Manuel Cruz Prudencio

46x21.5, h. 26 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Manuel Cruz Prudencio shows his biker as a male Catrina - crusing on the 'Dia de los Muertes'.It is a collector's piece carved and painted with great skill. 

10.5x9, h 30.5 cm 
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

The Catrina by Manuel Cruz Prudence and Rubī Martinez Fabian is an elegant Señora in an festive dress and feathered hat carrying a little dog. Ruby's painting shows elements of Oaxacan trajes in color and patterns.

16.5x10, h. 29 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Manuel carving and Rubi painting...... 

17.5x14.5, h 22.5 cm (male)
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Turkeys have been domesticated in Mexico long before the Spaniards arrived and today there are still about twenty names for them as pavo, totole and in Oaxaca they are called guajolotes. Manuel's pair of guajolotes  shows grace and elegance and masterly painting by Rubī Martinez Fabian.

The cart pulled by oxen is still a potent image of Oaxacan village life. It is a worthy subject. Manuel , his father Agustin, Coindo Melchor and Francisco Santiago Cruz have made memorable examples.

18x17, h. 31.5 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

This is the first in a series of monkeys with an attribute (here a separately carved ice cream cone) that Manuel is making for OO. For larger works one has to be patient as the drying of the wood takes time before carving. After the carving it takes again more time to be prepared for the final process of painting.  Painting is carried out by Manuel's wife Rubi. In this piece both carving and painting have made a perfect object.

30x16, h. 31.5 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Another monkey skillfully carved by Manuel Cruz Prudencio and masterly painted by his wife Rubí Martinez Fabian. This piece has been commissioned by us and together with the monkey with icecream make an amaising pair for a collector of the best of Oaxacan woodcarvings.

24x13, h. 22 cm cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

This is one in a series of dancers wearing tradition costumes that Manuel is making for OO.  The Pineapple dance is a simple dance today, made in order to feature woman wearing various local customs. The most important work of painting is carried out by Manuel's wife Rubi.

12x10, h. 27 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Manuel's simple but elegant carving of a Quail provides uncluttered scope for Rubi Martinez's painting.   

46x21.5, h. 26 cm
Wood/Paint/Acrylic
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

This VW Kombi was the first ever Manuel Cruz Prudencio made, several followed. Rubi his wife painted it skillfully  - for their four passenger to go on a happy tour. 

48x21, h. 27 cm
Wood/Paint/Acrylic
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

An interpretation of the classic VW Type 2 Camper on the surf trail. Driven by a Giraffe with a bird, tortoise, and chicken as passengers. Painted by Rubi Martinez Fabian. The second VW by Manuel Cruz Prudencio. Those of you that surf will notice that the fin of the surf board is on the wrong side. Manuel is not a surfer and the blame lies in a sketch made whilst discussing  the commission. Nevertheless, this is a rare and exciting work.