Manuel Cruz: Fire Horse Woodcarving Authentic Talavera Candleholder and sturdy feet that plant

and sturdy feet that plant it firmly on the ground

Antonio cuts each blade individually from printed paper

a concept central to Wixárika cosmology

The patterns draw from the ancient Paquimé and Casas Grandes ceramic tradition that the Mata Ortiz revival was built upon

a creature that traversed the night world

Manuel Cruz: Fire Horse Woodcarving Authentic Talavera Candleholder and sturdy feet that plantA spectacular one piece woodcarving, this sculpture by top Oaxacan artist Manuel Cruz captures a horse in movement, with its hindquarters settled. The mane fans out behind like a crown of pointed flames, all carved from a single block of copal, showcasing masterful craftsmanship. The flame points of the mane are individually carved peaks, while the tail sweeps back in one continuous curve, and the front legs are lifted free of the body. Ruvi, Manuel's