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Francisco Santiago Cruz

Angel with Flowers

Francisco Santiago Cruz

Angel with Flowers

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.
CHF 285
Couple Harvesting Prickly Pears (Tunero)

Francisco Santiago Cruz

Couple Harvesting Prickly Pears (Tunero)

20x9, h. 16 cm
Wood/Acrylic paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

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

Francisco Santiago Cruz

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.
CHF 479
In Love (Enamorados)

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
CHF 210
Teacher

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.
CHF 235
Three Market Women

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.
CHF 493
Woman Giving Water (Samaritan)

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.
CHF 221