Avelino Perez: California Bear Alebrije Day Dead and Saint Benedict medals

and Saint Benedict medals

and natural environment

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This wonderful piece has a very attractive cut out linework that contrasts beautifully with the solid

intricate surfaces that make Castillo ceramics unmistakable

Avelino Perez: California Bear Alebrije Day Dead and Saint Benedict medalsThis charming bear by Avelino Perez is full of character, a little wild, a little sweet, and completely handmade in La Unin, Oaxaca. Carved from copal wood and painted in smooth shades of gray and white, it stands proudly with a bright expression that feels almost ready for a friendly hug. Avelinos work is known for its playful simplicity and genuine folk charm, capturing the soul of rural Oaxaca in every curve and brushstroke. This delightful