Hand-modeled Oxacan tree of life sculpture with Garden of Eden theme, circa 20th to 21st century 

height 11.5 in. x width 9 in. x depth 5 in. 

Hand-thrown Oaxacan case with applied floral motifs

height 6 in. x diameter 7 in. 

Provenance: The Estate collection of late teacher and humanitarian Douglas Rhodenbaugh, from his historic downtown Austin, Texas home. Mr. Rhodenbaugh spent decades traveling throughout Latin America assuming his vast collection of folk and fine arts, often buying pieces directly from the artisans he met on his travels.