arbol de la vida
These were originally made by various communities prior to the European conquest in what is now Mexico to commemorate the marriage of two people. The snake ties the couple to each other and to the earth. After the conquest Christian narratives of “Paraiso” were placed upon these works. Arbol de la Vida translates to “tree of life”
4”x4.5”
Made in Guerrero, Mexico.
These were originally made by various communities prior to the European conquest in what is now Mexico to commemorate the marriage of two people. The snake ties the couple to each other and to the earth. After the conquest Christian narratives of “Paraiso” were placed upon these works. Arbol de la Vida translates to “tree of life”
4”x4.5”
Made in Guerrero, Mexico.
These were originally made by various communities prior to the European conquest in what is now Mexico to commemorate the marriage of two people. The snake ties the couple to each other and to the earth. After the conquest Christian narratives of “Paraiso” were placed upon these works. Arbol de la Vida translates to “tree of life”
4”x4.5”
Made in Guerrero, Mexico.