Ana Xuana: Little Bear WoodcarvingLovely little bear woodcarving by Oaxacan artist Ana Xuana. This figure is beautifully carved and so delicately painted. Gorgeous colors! Origin: Oaxaca Dimensions: 2. 5''Tall 4''Long 1''Wide

In pre-Columbian codices

5''Tall 6''Long 3

Charming Day of the Dead canoe hand made by artist Saul Montesinos from Izucar de Matamoros Puebla

small silver-toned votive charms in the shape of hearts

alert red eye

I love this little owl's expression

warm copper deepened with paint in the shadows

Cristo has crafted them in tightly coiled green wire loops

Antonio paints intricate white glyphic patterns in the style of Mesoamerican codices

The deep cobalt blue feet

The centers are touched with metallic gold

imbuing the figure with profound spiritual meaning