Isabel Fabian: Colima Dog Woodcarving Mata Pottery among other figures

among other figures

It has different views when seen from different angles

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Isabel Fabian: Colima Dog Woodcarving Mata Pottery among other figuresGorgeous 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,