A charmingly carved combination of two typical Mexican characters, by artist Maricela Roque. Finely decorated with the geometric patterns of pre-hispanic Mexico.
Dimensions: 13cm (w) x 50cm (d) x 16cm (h)
Weight: 0.87kg
An elegantly painted rabbit carving in a brown colour. This small piece would add a decorative touch to any room.
Dimensions: 4cm (w) x 11.5cm (d) x 7cm (h)
Weight: 0.05kg
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
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