Carolina Sandoval: Alebrije Hummingbird WoodcarvingCarolina Sandoval and Kengi Santos, a married couple in their twenties, worked together to create this stunning carving of a hummingbird with beautifully detailed wings. In pre Columbian Mexico, the hummingbird was significant beyond its small size, symbolizing renewal and serving as a messenger between the living and the dead. This small bird, carrying such deep meaning, is perfectly represented in this intricate carving. What stands out most is the

embodying a playful spirit with one leg raised and its tail curved in a lively arc

The scene features a farmer's wife visiting the tomb of her mother along with her dog on the Day of the Dead celebration

half a world away

expressive

Teodoro González de León

or protection

Beatriz Braniff

the government of Oaxaca

Dimensions: 11''Tall 13''Long 3

The fanned tail is the painter's playground

imbuing the figure with profound spiritual meaning

Gorgeous one-piece woodcarving sculpture of an Australian Koala by top Oaxaca artist Luis Pablo