Manuel Cruz: Fire Horse Woodcarving Mexican Woodcarving Lovely miniature red dog by

Lovely miniature red dog by Oaxaca artists Victor and Ana Xuana

5''Long 5''Wide

The off-white paper strips are woven individually when the paper is still wet

this piece embodies the spirit of Oaxacan folk art: vibrant creativity

Manuel Cruz: Fire Horse Woodcarving Mexican Woodcarving Lovely miniature red dog byA spectacular one piece woodcarving, this sculpture by top Oaxacan artist Manuel Cruz captures a horse in movement, with its hindquarters settled. The mane fans out behind like a crown of pointed flames, all carved from a single block of copal, showcasing masterful craftsmanship. The flame points of the mane are individually carved peaks, while the tail sweeps back in one continuous curve, and the front legs are lifted free of the body. Ruvi, Manuel's