Saulo Mandarin: Donkey WoodcarvingWoodcarving artist Saulo Mandarin created this elegant donkey. The Mandarin family is of Chinese ancestry and it is interesting to observe the influence of this millenary culture in their work. The burro is very well carved and beautifully painted. Its mane and tail are made of natural Ixtle fibers from the agave plants! Origin: Oaxaca Dimensions: 11''Tall 7''Long 3''Wide

in pristine condition

which are very similar to those of the first woodcarvings in Oaxaca

Just look at their wonderful body language

The male Agama agama

adding texture and life as if she’s just broken through the ocean’s surface

This handsome Oaxacan hippo sculpture is a burst of sunshine

joyful abundance on the front

" adding personality and humor to the piece

The monkey wears a hand woven red sash from Jalieza

with flowing fretwork lines and geometric patterns that emphasize the shape of the rabbit

The painting is classic Jimenez family work: a deep brick red body marked with fine black flicks

but the whole piece feels unified