Oscar Carrillo: Snail-Owl Fusion Woodcarving mata oritz 5''Tall 2''Long 1''Wide

5''Tall 2''Long 1''Wide

holding a sword in front of him—a symbol of divine justice and protection

which contrast elegantly with the greens and reds of the body

This beautiful piece has a minimalistic contemporary style

Artist Antonio Xuana's beautiful duck alebrije beautifully combines form and creativity in an enchanting sculpture

Oscar Carrillo: Snail-Owl Fusion Woodcarving mata oritz 5''Tall 2''Long 1''WideIn the world of Oaxacan alebrijes, a fusion, or fantasy creature, combines elements from two (or more) real animals to spark the imagination. Fusion alebrijes are hybrid folk art sculptures that merge features from multiple animals into singular, fantastical forms. These pieces blend real world anatomies, like shells, wings, horns, and claws, into harmonious yet otherworldly creatures These fantastic beings celebrate creativity and storytelling,