Miguel Xuana: Mini Wolf Mask Wood Mata Pottery

Miguel Xuana: Mini Wolf Mask Wood Mata PotteryLovely wolf mask by Oaxaca artist Miguel Xuana. This beautiful mask has a very detailed painted design and wonderful bright coloring. Origin: Oaxaca Dimensions: 2. 5''Tall 3. 5''Long 3. 5''Wide

the great Casas Grandes civilization that flourished between the 13th and 15th centuries

lively colors

interwoven with geometric designs of startling sophistication

like little forest stories tucked into the design

and pinks that bring it to life

Alberto signs this piece on the back of the wings

as if Op Art had always been waiting for this animal

with geometric registers of step frets

imaginative creature

and fine strands of yarn are carefully placed by hand to form intricate designs

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

This charming Mata Ortiz seed pot