Antonio Alonso: Oaxacan Tehuana Opossum Paper Mache Virgin of Guadalupe

Antonio Alonso: Oaxacan Tehuana Opossum Paper Mache Virgin of GuadalupeThis joyful papier mch figure by Antonio Alonso depicts a tlacuacha (opossum) wearing a traditional Tehuana gown, the richly embroidered costume of the Zapotec women from the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Her dress bursts with colorful floral motifs, a nod to Oaxacas Guelaguetza festivities. Antonio Alonso is one of Oaxacas rising masters of cartonera, the intricate art of papier mch sculpture. Working from his studio in Oaxaca City, he transforms recycled

Dimensions: 7''Tall 15''Long 7''Wide

bundled up in a bright red scarf and trendy beanie with blue shades

Charming little mockingbird by Oaxacan woodcarving artist Gerardo Ojeda

Antonio discovered papier-mâché only a few years ago

The feet curl under

also known as Tlalchichis

This exquisite miniature eagle woodcarving by Jorge Vázquez packs the power of a full-sized sculpture into the span of your palm

highlighted with soft lilacs and cosmic blues

Dimensions: 12''Tall 8

Every line of yarn is patiently pressed into beeswax by hand

exacting task that gives the wings real airiness and lift

The mandibles grip the leaf stem