Demetrio Cortes: Ring-Tailed Lemur WoodcarvingDelightful ring tailed lemur wood sculpture by Oaxacan artist Demetrio Cortes. Decorated in predominantly light grey, textured to simulate fur. Its large, expressive eyes are a striking orange with black pupils, and its ears are small and subtly green tinged. Its long, ringed tail, painted in alternating black and white bands, creates a bold visual effect. Origin: Oaxaca Dimensions: 3. 5''Tall 9''Long 2. 5''Wide

The wings are flowing strands of wire

The face of this angular-necked giraffe is spectacular

it has the floppy ears of a hound and a tail held high with confidence

while the red head reads as dense and almost velvety

nail cutters

echoing the graphic power of Indigenous Pacific-Northwest design

To encounter a jaguar was to stand at the threshold between the human world and the sacred

and pinks that bring it to life

as visually striking on a shelf as it is absorbing in the hand

and irreplaceable for anyone who loves Oaxacan art at its deepest level

When viewed from the side

Layered geometric motifs on the shell and luminous floral patterns across the body further root the piece in traditional Zapotec design language while showcasing his bold