A magnificent bighorn sheep carved and painted by Maricela Roque. Beautifully decorated with geometric codex symbols of ancient Mexican civilisations.
(2 pieces - body and tail)
Dimensions: 14cm (w) x 23cm (d) x 29cm (h)
Weight: 0.9kg
An exquisite dragon by Oxacan artist Maricela Roque, decorated in her unique colourful style. This imposing piece took many weeks to carve and paint.
Dimensions: 52cm (w) x 55cm (d) x 56cm (h)
Weight: 1.9kg
An exquisite 'nahual' (pronounced [na'wal]) wood carving by artists Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca, Mexico. This imposing piece took 3 months to carve and paint. Decorated in their characteristic 'scale' pattern, it has skilfully inset glass eyes.
According to pre-hispanic traditions, a nahual is a human being who has the power to transform either spiritually or physically into an animal form. They are seen as protectors of the people and the natural resources.
Dimensions: 17cm (w) x 36cm (d) x 35cm (h)
Weight: 1.2kg