Milagros: Saint Raymond NonnatusWonderful Saint Raymond Nonnatus rustic wood sculpture. This handmade Saint Raymon figure is decorated with beautiful Milagros and carved doves. Milagros are charms that are traditionally used to thank a Saint or the Virgin Mary for a prayer, a miracle answered. The person who's prayer is answered will typically go to the church where the figure of the Saint is to give thanks for the favor received. Milagros are usually attached to the Saints statues

On the angular face

with subtle gradations across the shoulders and flanks that suggest warmth and weight

so every angle presents a different graphic composition

Original oil painting on canvas of Mata Ortiz ollas by Mexican painter Rivas

and aquamarine

a detail inspired by Carolina's hometown of Santo Tomás Jalieza

This piglet sits back on its haunches

It is carved from a single piece of wood with unbelievable attention to detail

perfectly painted

The tree's serpentine limbs reach outward in graceful spirals

dense and tightly looped

Lovely little bear woodcarving by Oaxacan artist Ana Xuana