Angel Ramirez: Contemporary Armadillo Woodcarving wood snail

Angel Ramirez: Contemporary Armadillo Woodcarving wood snailThis handsome armadillo alebrije wood sculpture was hand carved and painted by Oaxaca alebrije artist Angel Ramirez. The painted design is so beautiful and unique The shell features beautifully layered scales in rainbow huespurples, blues, yellows, and redseach with its own pattern. On the sides, swirling emerald green designs create a sense of movement, almost like flowing water or wind. Origin: Oaxaca Dimensions: 5. 5''Tall 19''Long 3''Wide

this spectacular lizard alebrije feels like it just darted across a sun-warmed stone in the heart of Oaxaca

with strands fanning loose at the wings and hem

Reconstructing a Lost Culture Through Its Pottery

A magnificent piece of Mexican Folk art by Rocío Fabián features a cat sitting tall and self-assured

Luis Pablo has covered the entire white body in a cascading alphabet of letters in varying fonts

Alfonso Castillo Orta of Izúcar de Matamoros

the kind of homespun touch that suggests her own hand at the needle

and macaw feathers were treasured trade goods carried across thousands of miles

5''Tall 7''Long 6''Wide

exacting task that gives the wings real airiness and lift

The ears glow orange within their white outlines

the face striped in yellow with bright blue-rimmed eyes that are frankly adorable