Placido Santiago: Dog AlebrijeWhimsical little dog woodcarving by artist Placido Santiago from La Union, Oaxaca. The great charm of the figures from La Union lies in their primitive and rustic features, which are very similar to those of the first woodcarvings in Oaxaca. Origin: Oaxaca Dimensions: 3''Tall 5''Long 1. 5''Wide

where the arms meet

This handsome armadillo alebrije wood sculpture was hand-carved and painted by Oaxaca alebrije artist Angel Ramirez

Dimensions: 6''Tall 7''Long 5''Wide

and warm color palette

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Magaly covers every feather with impossibly detailed patterns: tiny fretwork

while the bottom area displays a dreamy scalloped pattern in soft

each one filled with a different row of dots

this little cat with its enchanting eyes is perfectly carved and painted

Dimensions: 3

Milagros are usually attached to the Saints statues or altars

and paints all his pieces