Antonio Xuana: Charming Duck WoodcarvingArtist Antonio Xuana's beautiful duck alebrije beautifully combines form and creativity in an enchanting sculpture. Carved from a single block of copal wood, the duck features a smooth, rounded body and an elegantly arched neck, as if ready to take flight. The duck is painted with intricate geometric patterns, Zapotec motifs. Antonio's detailed carving showcase his artistry, while the carefully hand painted accents elevate this folk art piece into a

creating a sophisticated piece that feels both contemporary and deeply rooted in northern Mexico’s archaeological past

His grandfather

The painting is superb

the personal mark he places on his work as a symbol of the light he wants to bring into every home

perfectly painted

Take a look at the adorable expression

and the jaguar holds enormous weight in Zapotec tradition

each one symbolizing a prayer or petition

each strand laid in tight concentric rings that echo the facial ruff a real owl uses to funnel sound toward its ears

Dimensions: 5''Tall 8''Long 4

peering at the world with cheerful curiosity

ribboning through the full rainbow from red at the root to green at the tip