Antonio Alonso: Oaxacan Tehuana Opossum Paper Mache altar making it a great addition

making it a great addition to any collection

the finest woodcarver in Oaxaca

athletic body that feels full of movement despite its small size

imbuing the figure with profound spiritual meaning

representing harmony with the universe

Antonio Alonso: Oaxacan Tehuana Opossum Paper Mache altar making it a great additionThis joyful papier mch figure by Antonio Alonso depicts a tlacuacha (opossum) wearing a traditional Tehuana gown, the richly embroidered costume of the Zapotec women from the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Her dress bursts with colorful floral motifs, a nod to Oaxacas Guelaguetza festivities. Antonio Alonso is one of Oaxacas rising masters of cartonera, the intricate art of papier mch sculpture. Working from his studio in Oaxaca City, he transforms recycled