The “Cofradías” or religious brotherhoods carry the floats or processions and are women who burn incense with this gorgeous incensories. The whole piece has a glazed grey-greenish stumped surface. The incensory’s top has a yellow cage decorated with ducks that protect the fire from extinguishing. In the middle section, yellow and green flowers highlight the piece’s basis. This section has a small fracture caused during the processions. Three ducks decorate the base of the incense burner. Thick yellow and green motives decorate the lower section. The Incensory has a beautiful fine green and yellow painted frame that is crowned with a round yellow knot. The Incensory has a white bull’s head with broken horns on top and by its sides, two “Fire Guards” keep the fire safe from unwanted spirits. Please notice that the price includes FREE USPS Shipping.
Age: Approximately made in the early 1900’s.
Ethnic Group: None
Origin: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez
Materials: Ceramic
Use: Incense Burner or decoration piece
Technique: Cooked in Wood Kilns
Size: Approximately 10.5” x 7” x 7”