Carolina Sandoval: Alebrije Hummingbird Woodcarving Angel Mexican Figurines plates of tamales

plates of tamales

and fine strands of yarn are carefully placed by hand to form intricate designs

tiny black silhouettes of gorillas and monkeys are painted directly on the dark ground

Dimensions: 19

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Carolina Sandoval: Alebrije Hummingbird Woodcarving Angel Mexican Figurines plates of tamalesArtists Carolina Sandoval and Kengi Santos, a married couple in their twenties, together to create this stunning carving of a hummingbird with beautifully detailed wings. In pre Columbian Mexico, the hummingbird was significant beyond its small size, symbolizing renewal and serving as a messenger between the living and the dead. This small bird, carrying such deep meaning, is perfectly represented in this intricate carving. What stands out most is the