Carolina Sandoval & Kengi: Superb Queen Whale Woodcarving Mexican Figurine

Carolina Sandoval & Kengi: Superb Queen Whale Woodcarving Mexican FigurineThis breathtaking Queen Whale alebrije by Carolina Sandoval surges from the depths with elegance and power, wearing her crown with pride. Her curling tail is painted to resemble a crashing wave, full of dynamic movement and energy. Tiny, meticulously painted water droplets dance across her body, adding texture and life as if shes just broken through the oceans surface. The mesmerizing color palette features a blend of turquoise, lavender, and deep

In contrast

The dress is a garden in itself

a concept central to Wixárika cosmology

from the bird's expressive eyes to the patterned feathers

This is such an uplifting wood sculpture

This giraffe has such a graceful and elegant form

ORIGINAL PRICE: $42 US dollars

intricate panels of cross-hatching

5''Long    3''Wide

The pose is so right that it takes a moment to register that it's a wire figure

the surface shines like polished obsidian

each filled with dozens of tiny