20x8, h. 14 cm
Wood/Paint/Fibres nat.
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Reyes has a wide range of subject matter. Some works are taken from nature whilst in others nature is inspired with religious iconography.  He moves easily from the natural world to the religious and to the mythical. 

14x30 h. 25 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Not only sacred scenes are depicted by Agustin Cruz Tinoco but as well street scenes of everyday life as here the young boy pushing his icecream vehicle as he goes along. 

22x19, h. 38 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

A tree of life. An owl, two love birds, a humming bird taking nectar from the cactus flowers. a bird tending two chicks in a nest and a snake all bound in an old large cactus tree. Life and the struggle of life. A day. 

40x19, h. 37 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

This dancing pair in costume continues Agustin's occupation with traditional subjects. This unique  piece is part of a series of commissioned works featuring dancers in different local costumes. The piece has been painted by Edilma Cruz Prudencio, the daughter of Agustin.

36x26, h. 28 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

This piece has been created with the artisan exclusively for Oaxacaoriginal. Appearing to open like a pop-up book Gabino give us an under sea world ruled by Neptune.

43x19, h. 42 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

One of many of Margarito Melchor Fuentes cute cats but this one can miraculously turn its head  !

20x12, h. 40 cm
Wood/Paint/Fibres nat. and synth.
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

This work will be packed as three easily reassembled parts. The supporting leg may have to be glued into position to keep the work standing upright. Martin Melchor, with this work, has interpreted the stilt walkers seen at street festivals . Here a 'Dalmatian ' is carrying a cow head mask. The painting and clothes are made by Martin's wife Hermelinda Portega Ramirez.

23x33.5 h. 23 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

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 master piece both in the elegance of the carving as in the many  sophisticated patterns and color choice. A collector's piece by Manuel Cruz Prudencio and Rubí Martinez Fabian.

17x6, h. 12 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Brother of Martin, Francisco and Quirino Santiago Cruz. Simple carvings and simple painting at the heart of Oaxacan wood carving.

21.5x7, h. 14 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Racoon painted with  patterns and lots tiniest spots. Some painters have become influential and Bertha is one such painter. Her painting is driven by a diversity that is beyond simple pattern making. 

12x27, h. 13 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

A rare piece by Bertha Cruz Morales which shows all the excellence of the master painter she is.

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.

31x11, h. 26 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Gabino's wonderful cactus deer  A magical image. This deer is larger than the deers shown before. If you like a couple, find the one with the brownish fur and pink flowers.

44x26, h. 32.5 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Against a painted backdrop of a starry, moonlit sky nocturnal animals gather and bats fly. Gabino continues our unique commissioned dioramas.   

10x10, h. 18 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

In this work by Gabino Reyes Lopez looks to the city for its subject matter rather than nature, religion or mysticism. Here a woman and a man are part of a larger scene, which confronts political correctness. 

9.5x7, h. 19 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

This is of the few work by Gabino Reyes Lopez that looks to the city for its subject matter. 

37x16, h. 43 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Given that dogs seem to be the commonest animal seen in Oaxacan street life, it is strange that cats have been the subject of Margarito Melchor Fuentes. He is intrigued by their personalities and has spent a lifetime depicting them

26.5x10, h. 19 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Pretty cat with redorange pattern all over.

27x12, h 20 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Given that dogs seem to be the commonest animal seen in Oaxacan street life, it is strange that cats have been the subject of Margarito Melchor Fuentes. He is intrigued by their personalities and has spent a lifetime depicting them

21x11 h.19.5 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

This mermaid like so many has the ever reoccurring fine features being a mermaid, a woman of the night or indeed  the 'virgen'.

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.

25x18, h. 18 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Manuel's simple but elegant carving of a Quail provides uncluttered scope for Rubi Martinez's painting. This quail is created after the 'Golden Quail' and shows Rubí's excellency both in accuracy, sophistication in colour choice and flow of her ever newly invented patterns. Again, they created a fabulous collector's piece.

17x16, h. 39 cm
Wood/Paint/Fibres nat. and synth.
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

This piece has been created with the artesan exclusively for Oaxacaoriginal. The dancer carries a lightweight structure, often resembling a bull, which is festooned with fireworks. Once the fireworks are lit there is cause enough to dance. 

19x16, h. 38 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

This piece has been created with the artesan exclusively for Oaxacaoriginal.

6x5, h. 23 cm (tallest)
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

At 87 years old, Francisco is the father of all woodcarvers. He is the one carver that depicts the world around him. He documents a way of life. Francisco sometimes uses wood that has a split or old insect holes. He often uses wood filler to stabilise joints. Figures are nailed through a base and may not join with the base perfectly and not stand upright. These features, along with his carving and painting, are by now essential characteristics of his work.

15x45h. 34cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Agustin Cruz Tinoco tells us about the 'Día de los Muertos' with the humor he applies to his many 'Navidad' (Christmas) with the Holy Family on the ferris wheel, on bicycles, in a car or even on an aeroplane. Here the Jaguar with moving head talks to his companion who carries his little fox in his shoulder bag.

16x24, h. 28.5cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Rabbit painted with Zapotec inspired figures and patterns. Some painters have become influential and Bertha is one such painter. Her painting is driven by a diversity that is beyond simple pattern making. Works painted by Berta are carved by Alfonso Castellanos Ibanez.

32x18, h. 34 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

This form of weaving is still common in Oaxaca. It is used to make fine, narrow cloth. Gabino shows one weaver at work whereas two or three weaver as might use the same tree to anchor their looms.

12x12, h. 14 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

This piece has been created with the artisan exclusively for Oaxacaoriginal. Carved by her brother Alberto.. The 'Dove' appears in Maria's painting . Now we have a carved dove for the first time. 

8.5x5, h. 8 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Bertha paints the countless tiny dots with a cactus thorn.

7.5 x 4, h. 7 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca

Gabon Reyes Lopez loves carving and painting animals. There are birds, deers, armadillos, crocodiles, insects and many other species -  here is a miniature Pelican with delicately painted feathers on wings and head. 

16.5x14, h. 25 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

In this work by Gabino Reyes Lopez looks back in history, rather than nature, religion or mysticism and creates this fierce warrior with great imagination.

38x8, h. 9.5 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Maria's fine painting skills derive, in part, from her ability for fine embroidery. Next to new patterns the one recurring in this piece here is the pretty pansy in various sizes and colours. 

7x7, h. 30 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Luis Pablo brilliantly interprets our special commission. Laika, the first dog in space, was launched into space  aboard Sputnik in 1957. This piece mirrors the model of Herge's fictional Tintin and Milou standing by their rocket that took them to the moon. Laika's rocket was real and she was the fearless face of early space travel.   

47x13, h. 18 cm

Wood(Paint

Origin Oaxaca

Signed

15x9, h. 16.5 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Octaviano, one of Francisco Santiago Cruz's brothers likes to depict scenes of daily life in Oaxaca. 

25x24, h. 44 cm
Wood/Paint/Fibres nat. and synth.
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

This work will be packed as three easily reassembled parts. The supporting leg may have to be glued into position to keep the work standing upright. Martin Melchor has interpreted the stilt walkers seen at street festivals.  The painting and costume are by Hermelinda Portega Ramirez.

7x11, h. 21cm 
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

At 87 years old, Francisco is the father of all woodcarvers. He is the one carver that depicts the world around him. He documents a way of life. Francisco sometimes uses wood that has a split or old insect holes. He often uses wood filler to stabilise joints. Figures are nailed through a base and may not join with the base perfectly and not stand upright. These features, along with his carving and painting, are by now essential characteristics of his work.

33 x 61, h. 34.5 cm
Wood/Paint/Cotton
Origin Oaxaca

An early work by Coindo Melchor Gomez, who was one of the first generation of the best of the Oaxacan woodcaravers depicting traditional subjects as well as imaginary ones as e.g. his 'Illusions'.. Unfortunately in this object one of the two oxen is lost, so is the farmer who once led the traditional ox cart.

15x7.5, h. 28 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Martin Santiago is one of the last carvers of the first generation. His pieces are primarily religious in nature: nativity scenes, Noah’s arks, virgins and angels. But he enjoys carving the occasional witch.

41x16 h. 38 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Given that dogs seem to be the commonest animal seen in Oaxacan street life, it is strange that cats have been the subject of Margarito Melchor Fuentes. He is intrigued by their personalities and has spent a lifetime depicting them

31x22, h.25 cm
Wood/Paint/Fibres nat.
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

This work is carved by her brother Candido. Whilst he has carved many snails this snail ridden by a fairy is one of three examples known to exist. This piece has been commissioned in an attempt to continue this subject with unique variations (here fairy blowing a trumpet). 

37x26, h. 50 cm
Wood/Paint/Fibres nat.
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Traditional dancers are a recurring theme for Agustin Cruz Tinoco. He carves them with great care and his daughter paints them skillfully. The two large dancers are carved individually and are a collector's piece par excellance for the collector of the best of Oaxacan handcraft.

25 x 26.5, h. 33 cm
Wood/Paint/Cotton
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

A work by Agustin Cruz Tinoco showing a past rural scene in Oaxaca.

13x9.5, h. 24 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Gabino Reyes Lopez's has carved this angel with great care and painted the dress delicately beautiful- fit for an angel only. The dove is despite its small size perfect.

51 h. 19 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

One of Agustín's traditional subjects is farmers processing their sugar cane. This rare piece is lovingly carved and has been painted by Edilma Cruz Prudencio, the daughter of Agustín.

21x20, h. 19.5 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

In this work by Gabino Reyes Lopez looks to the city for its subject matter rather than nature, religion or mysticism. Here a women of the night is part of a larger scene, which confronts political correctness. 

14x11, h. 22.5 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Gabino Reyes Lopez matching religous thoughts with phantasy. Both angels have finest patterns on their dresses