Antonio Xuana: Patchwork Cat Alebrijes monkey A spectacular one-piece woodcarving

A spectacular one-piece woodcarving

with its hindquarters settled

This beautiful monkey wood sculpture is a wonderful work of art crafted by Oaxacan woodcarving artist Ana Salmeron

Two white candles flank the image

The alebrije is hand-carved from copal wood found in Oaxaca

Antonio Xuana: Patchwork Cat Alebrijes monkey A spectacular one-piece woodcarvingThis wonderful alebrije cat by Antonio Xuana looks as if it has just turned to meet your gaze and decided to stay a while. The carving is beautifully balanced: alert ears, straight back, and that long, curved tail give it the elegant posture of a feline that knows it rules the room. You can feel the care in every curve of the body, from the rounded paws to the slightly lifted head, ready to purr or pounce. Antonios painting is a feast of color and