#42 • Mexican ‘Circle of Friends’ Terracotta Candle Holder with Seven Figures

Part of November 2026 Discovery Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

Starting at $5.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 1, 2026 6:14 PM AKST

Category: Ceramics

Seven terracotta figures stand with their arms linked around a central candle cup in this Mexican ‘Circle of Friends’ candle holder. Simple incised facial features and warm reddish-brown clay give the ring of figures an informal, expressive character. The open spaces between the bodies allow the central candlelight to show through when used with a suitable candle. Surface rubbing, pale deposits and fine lines are visible in the clay. The underside carries a handwritten commemorative inscription including ‘Casa Colibri’, ‘Cabo del Sol’ and ‘June 2005’. The holder measures approximately 10 inches in diameter.