Gaspar Calvo: Contemporary Toucan Woodcarving Casas Grandes Pottery

Gaspar Calvo: Contemporary Toucan Woodcarving Casas Grandes PotteryUplifting toucan alebrije by Oaxacan woodcarving artist Gasspar Calvo. Hand painted in vibrant shades of teal, orange, and gold. The intricate details, from the bird's expressive eyes to the patterned feathers, demonstrate exceptional skill. The coloring is fantastic! Origin: Oaxaca Dimensions: 7. 5''Tall 6''Long 3. 5''Wide

Magaly Fuentes

and a quokka

5''Tall    13''Circumference

Sculpted from a single piece of copal wood

Hand-carved by the talented Oaxacan artist Jorge Vazquez

from a weaver’s hands to the finished textile hanging in light

The dark fur of her head is finely stippled

a miracle answered

The face is stunning: a bright coral-orange mask covered in delicate spiral lines

the 1960s movement of Bridget Riley and Victor Vasarely

The person whose prayer has been answered will usually visit the church where the Saint’s figure is to give thanks for the favor received

a tradition revived in the 1970s from the ruins of ancient Casas Grandes pottery