Luis Pablo: Handcrafted Griffin Woodcarving Sugar Skulls

Luis Pablo: Handcrafted Griffin Woodcarving Sugar SkullsThis magnificent griffin by Luis Pablo, a top Oaxacan master who carves and paints each piece himself, combines an eagle's front half with a lion's back half. The carved eagle features a curved golden beak, fierce blue rimmed eyes, and carved teardrop scales, while the lion has muscled haunches and a tufted tail. The wings fit into recessed grooves, allowing for easy handling and shipping. Luis Pablos signature textured paint enhances the piece, with

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It's a true masterpiece

his gift for turning everyday Mexican scenes into something tender and a little marvelous is on full display

Beautiful blue wooden heart with a lovely Huichol beaded decoration in blues

Saint Benedict is the patron saint of Europe

Dimensions: 12''Tall    6''Long    3''Wide

building façades

Artist Dante Cruz heads El Sueño Zapoteco in San Martín Tilcajete

Both drums are rendered in pale wood tones with painted bands of red and orange

White glyphic markings curl across his belly in the style of a Mesoamerican codex

it possesses the suspended quality of something caught between one moment and the next

combining bold geometry with delicate floral motifs