Isabel Fabian: Colima Dog Woodcarving cemetery

Isabel Fabian: Colima Dog Woodcarving cemeteryGorgeous pre Columbian guardian Colima dog with corn by top Oaxacan artist Isabel Fabian. The people of the Colima Culture truly valued their dogs, who considered them as companions and guardians and even accompanied them in the after world. This one piece Colima dog figurine, also known as Tlalchichis, is exquisitely carved and painted with intricate patterns and motifs, blending ancient fretwork with contemporary geometric designs. The Green Jade,

It has different views when seen from different angles

all rendered in an impossibly rich palette of teal

This is one of Antonio Alonso's most symbolically rich pieces

natural texture

evoking heavenly power

A one-of-a-kind beauty

by top Oaxacan artist Omar Fabian

and fine strands of yarn are carefully placed by hand to form intricate designs

The painting and coloring

The natural

Saint Benedict holds a staff topped with a cross and a book symbolizing his famous "Rule of Saint Benedict"

The giraffe is a one-piece carving