Armando Jimenez: Roadrunner Oaxaca WoodcarvingArmando Jimenez is the grandson of Don Manuel Jimnez Ramrez, the founder of the Oaxacan alebrije tradition. He works in San Antonio Arrazola, the village where the tradition began, carrying his grandfather's legacy forward with his wife Antonia and his own family. This roadrunner is full of personality. Mid stride, head tipped back, beak open, crest raised high, tail fanned upright like a banner behind him. The carving has all the comic energy of the

something placed with faith and intention

One side features hand-painted miniature flowers and butterflies in turquoise

5''Tall 13''Long 8''Wide

ranging from traditional alebrijes to wonderful contemporary works of art

A very elegant piece

as if it’s gliding just above the ground

This striking sea turtle by Luis Pablo feels like a little piece of Northwest Coast mythology come to life

almost city-chic stance that makes him feel like your winter-loving buddy just back from the ice rink

a glowing medallion on the haunch

each strand laid in tight concentric rings that echo the facial ruff a real owl uses to funnel sound toward its ears

each filled with dozens of tiny

associated with the rain god Cocijo and with the power of transformation itself