Luis Pablo: Handcrafted Griffin Woodcarving owl Oaxaca artist Nicolas Morales created

Oaxaca artist Nicolas Morales created this gorgeous dog wood sculpture

this dog embodies the playful spirit of Oaxacan folk art

a playful wink

This exquisite natural gourd has been beautifully transformed by Huichol (Wixárika) artists using the traditional yarn-painting technique known as nierika

The body is Cristo at his most tactile: dense

Luis Pablo: Handcrafted Griffin Woodcarving owl Oaxaca artist Nicolas Morales createdThis magnificent griffin by Luis Pablo, a top Oaxacan master who carves and paints each piece himself, combines an eagle's front half with a lion's back half. The carved eagle features a curved golden beak, fierce blue rimmed eyes, and carved teardrop scales, while the lion has muscled haunches and a tufted tail. The wings fit into recessed grooves, allowing for easy handling and shipping. Luis Pablos signature textured paint enhances the piece, with