Vintage Mexican Folk Art Burro Candleholder soap box car with a tightly fitting lid

with a tightly fitting lid that takes a bit of pressure to open

which is a bit dry with a little bit of cracking

or what it would have been used for

though as noted the curve of the sides is quite irregular—original to the piece

and refers to the leather construction of the puppets)

Vintage Mexican Folk Art Burro Candleholder soap box car with a tightly fitting lidI found this Mexican folk art donkey candleholder along with a lion, listed separately, with which it makes a terrific pair. I just can't resist these when I come across them as I find them 100% cheer inducing, and like to imagine a festive table lit by a whole menagerie. They also make me think of friendship, with the little wire legged birds on either side riding along for company. 4 5 8" t x 4" l x 2 1 4" d. The candleholder is sized for a candle