Carolina Sandoval & Kengi: Carnaval Monkey WoodcarvingThis joyful alebrije by Carolina Sandoval captures the spirit of celebration and cultural pride. A vibrantly painted monkey, rich in greens, purples, and aquamarine, carries a white calenda balloon adorned with miniature papel picado style pennants in festive hues. Carolina sewed the balloon by hand. The monkey itself is carved in a lively, animated posture, with wide, curious eyes and finely painted textures that reflect Carolina's signature style:

Collaborating with her husband

This is Antonio Alonso at his most ambitious and inventive

and fine grey hatching covers the cheeks like a sable coat

elegant sighthound (think greyhound or galgo) rendered entirely in fine magnet copper wire

This is one of those perfect books for collectors of Mexican Folk Art

compact and warm

Around him

the village made famous by Don Manuel Jimenez

Dimensions: 8

like a lizard who has found the best warm rock and has no plans to move

Created by Oaxacan folk artist Martín Melchor

This handmade Saint Raymon figure is decorated with beautiful Milagros and carved doves