Manuel Cruz: Fire Horse Woodcarving Mexican Woodcarving so delicate and fine

so delicate and fine

this piece embodies the spirit of Oaxacan folk art: vibrant creativity

This is a Lovely Our Lady of Guadalupe figurine by Oaxaca woodcarving artist Ana Xuana

unbound lines that suggest feathers in motion

5''Long 5''Wide

Manuel Cruz: Fire Horse Woodcarving Mexican Woodcarving so delicate and fineA spectacular one piece woodcarving, this sculpture by top Oaxacan artist Manuel Cruz captures a horse in movement, with its hindquarters settled. The mane fans out behind like a crown of pointed flames, all carved from a single block of copal, showcasing masterful craftsmanship. The flame points of the mane are individually carved peaks, while the tail sweeps back in one continuous curve, and the front legs are lifted free of the body. Ruvi, Manuel's