Mexican piece that has me stumped as to material and what it is

One more here. I'm not sure if this is supposed to be a shrine, altar or something that would be found in a town square. It appears to be resin, but I have found out that pottery can be coated with resin. There does appear to be some clay residue on the pot and to the sides and behind it, though I'm leaning toward resin. To maintain proportion, the pot in the center would have to be huge or the clock very small. It is signed on the side of one of the pillars though I cannot quite make out the name. On the side of the other piller "MEX" is inscribed. It stands just under 11" tall and the base is about 8.87" by 3.5". I don't know if this is a clue, but the hole on the bottom goes straight through the pot to form its opening. Thanks for any help and information on this piece.

 

I'd suspect sold as a tourist souvenir joss stick holder - or the pot might have had dried flowers.

 

Yes that makes perfect sense now that you have pointed it out. Sorry for not responding quickly but I fell on ice and broke a rib so a lot of normal activities have been on hold.

 

Ow! That's damn painful. Sympathies.