Antonio Xuana: Charming Duck Woodcarving Oaxaca Figurine while the surrounding blossoms open

while the surrounding blossoms open like bursts of light

At the heart of the altar sits a sepia photograph in a slim wooden frame

creates a bold visual effect

The next figure in Antonio Alonso's street vendor series brings us the florista

In pre-Columbian codices

Antonio Xuana: Charming Duck Woodcarving Oaxaca Figurine while the surrounding blossoms openArtist Antonio Xuana's beautiful duck alebrije beautifully combines form and creativity in an enchanting sculpture. Carved from a single block of copal wood, the duck features a smooth, rounded body and an elegantly arched neck, as if ready to take flight. The duck is painted with intricate geometric patterns, Zapotec motifs. Antonio's detailed carving showcase his artistry, while the carefully hand painted accents elevate this folk art piece into a