Armando Jimenez: Mouse Oaxaca Huichol

Armando Jimenez: Mouse Oaxaca HuicholThis mouse by Oaxacan artist Armando Jimenez has absolutely no idea it's a mouse! The copal wood has been carved into a compact, upright little figure with two enormous ears that dwarf the rest of its body green and yellow polka dots on the outside, deep purple and white stripes lining the inside, making each ear its own little painting universe. A long, boldly striped tail curls up behind like a question mark. Cheerful, offbeat, and completely

inviting us to explore a universe where the boundaries between species melt away and anything is possible

Dimensions: 6''Diameter 2''Deep

This wonderful fish sculpture was created by Oaxaca artist Faviola Fabian

5''Long   4''Wide

And the leaves

who carved the two jaguars

Stylized cat by Oaxacan wood carving artist Zeny Fuentes

a tradition revived in the 1970s from the ruins of ancient Casas Grandes pottery

and beautifully controlled

and her bare pink feet rest beneath the hem

communication

This chameleon alebrije stands out instead of blending in