Dante Cruz: Impressive Kaleidoscope Dog Oaxaca guadalupe

Dante Cruz: Impressive Kaleidoscope Dog Oaxaca guadalupeArtist Dante Cruz heads El Sueo Zapoteco in San Martn Tilcajete, a workshop renowned for its imagination and technical ambition. This extraordinary dog is among the most spectacular pieces of painted woodcarving we have ever offered. The carving is beautifully executed the dog stands alert and upright, head raised, mouth slightly open, tail curving behind him with natural confidence. The face is so expressive and alive. Every centimeter of the surface

and unique color palette set this piece apart as a museum-quality sculpture

and Ruvi's painted design is superb

We acquired this original piece from the artist in Mexico City in the year 2000

While the body is gentle and rounded

Dimensions: 10''Tall 7''Long 5''Wide

The antennae reach forward

The photography was conceived to match the subject's ambition

Alfredo Fuentes’ adorable little fawn steps forward confidently

evoking heavenly power

it involves days of meticulous work

Stylized cat by Oaxacan wood carving artist Zeny Fuentes

it represented the ruler of the night and was seen as the animal spirit of the god Tezcatlipoca