Carolina Sandoval & Kengi: Winged Frog WoodcarvingThis fantastic frog by Carolina Sandoval is pure fun. The colors are so bright they immediately catch your eye. Those vivid orange wings, the blue purple body, and all the little water ripple patterns make it look like its about to leap into some magical pond. You can really see Carolinas hand here: trademark use of her textile heritage, strong graphic lines, fearless color mixes, and patterns that feel a bit like woven textiles. That comes from her

Seen from the back

The scene features a farmer visiting the tomb of his wife along with his dog on the Day of the Dead celebration

shot with the seriousness they deserve

Manuel Cruz and his wife Ruvi are master carvers and very creative and innovative artists in Oaxaca

Dimensions: 12''Tall 12''Long

The wings sweep upward in broad lavender feathers

it possesses the suspended quality of something caught between one moment and the next

Lovely little hen by Oaxacan woodcarving artist Nicolas Morales

This particular olla is truly awe-inspiring

the owl served as a significant messenger between the living and the dead

ORIGINAL PRICE: $395 US dollars

pieces he carves together with his wife