Luis Pablo: Ozomatli Alebrije Monkey Sculpture Mexican beads Dimensions: 3''Tall 5''Long 1

Dimensions: 3''Tall 5''Long 1

Splendid little dog with bone wood sculpture by Estefania Jimenez

The artists of Tribus Mixes are known for filling every surface with hand-painted detail

The carving is angular and beautifully proportioned

Collaborating with her husband

Luis Pablo: Ozomatli Alebrije Monkey Sculpture Mexican beads Dimensions: 3''Tall 5''Long 1This charming monkey by top Oaxacan woodcarver Luis Pablo is utterly endearing. Crafted from copal wood, it captures the lively sense of motion that defines monkeys: appearing perfectly still for a moment before springing into action again. In Mesoamerican tradition, Ozomatli, the monkey, was honored as the patron of dance, music, and the artsa creature embodying playful energy and governed by Xochipilli, the god of celebration and flowers. Luis Pablo