Figures

Teacher

Figures Francisco Santiago Cruz

Teacher

6x4, h. 18 cm
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.

Couple with White Donkey

Figures Francisco Santiago Cruz Rural Life

Couple with White Donkey

27x12, h. 23 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

A simple depiction of everyday life from Francisco, now 87 years old and the father of Oaxacan carving.

Three Market Women

Figures Francisco Santiago Cruz

Three Market Women

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.

Woman Giving Water (Samaritan)

Figures Francisco Santiago Cruz

Woman Giving Water (Samaritan)

17x8, h. 21 cm
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.

In Love (Enamorados)

Figures Francisco Santiago Cruz

In Love (Enamorados)

13x7, h.19 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

At 87 years old, Francisco is the father of all woodcarvers. He documents a way of life in simple sceens

Woman of the Night Green Dress

Figures Gabino Reyes Lopez Saints and Sinners

Woman of the Night Green Dress

9x6, 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.

Two Market Women and their Display

Figures

Two Market Women and their Display

11x10.5, h. 16 cm
Ceramic/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

Josefina is best known for her small clay figurines, called muñecas. She uses red clay to depict everyday village activities.

Three Market Women

Figures Maximino Santiago García

Three Market Women

6x6, h. 15.5 cm (each)
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

In these small images of street sellers of fruits, vegetables and flowers Jolanda, who paints them, paints herself.

Icecream Seller (Niño de Helados)

Agustín Cruz Tinoco Figures

Icecream Seller (Niño de Helados)

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.

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