Meliton Sarate

Orange Animal (Coyote)

Meliton Sarate

Orange Animal (Coyote)

40x9, h. 10 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

This work is unusual in the simplicity of its carving and painting. It resembles the work a farmer would have made for his child 40 years ago or more. Most work from that time, made by farmers who did not think of themselves as artisans, will have been lost.

Orange Animal (Squirrel)

Meliton Sarate

Orange Animal (Squirrel)

17x7, h. 10 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

This work was purchased without knowing the artisan or his work. However, it is unusual in the simplicity of its carving and painting. It resembles the work a farmer would have made for his child 40 years ago or more. Most work from that time by farmers, who did not think of themselves as artisans,) will have been lost.