Isabel Fabian: Impressive Bat Woodcarving monkey sculpture every animal carries a particular

every animal carries a particular energy—its tona—and combining two creatures blends their strengths into a single

and a quokka

Pre-Columbian fretwork bands adorn this stunning tall olla crafted by renowned Mata Ortiz artist Enrique Pedregon

Dimensions: 3''Tall 8''Long  8

each with its own fine pattern fitted together like marquetry

Isabel Fabian: Impressive Bat Woodcarving monkey sculpture every animal carries a particularIsabel Fabian created an extraordinary bat alebrije in full flight. Isabel Fabian carves the bat from a single piece of copal wood, without using any glue or separate parts. The wings reach out evenly, each showing detailed ribs, curves, and layers. Every surface is covered in black and white minute geometric patterns. The murcielago, bat, is very meaningful in this valley. The Zapotec civilization, whose ruins at Monte Albn are just south of Isabels