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Arbol Vida tree of life

Arbol Vida, 'Tree of Life'

Mexican ceramic tradition dates back to the ancient Olmec culture. The Arbol de la Vida, or "Tree of Life," is a distinctive object from the last 100 years from the state of Metepec. The "Tree of Life" gets its name from the original versions of the trees, which explained the origins of life, much like the biblical story of Adam and Eve. (Educational Studies Photo)