Carolina Sandoval: Alebrije Owl with Mask Woodcarving coiled pottery protection

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The haunches shift to a cool turquoise field of interlocking pinwheels

This joyful patchwork dog by Oscar Carrillo looks ready to wag its tail straight into a fiesta

head tipped back

and glowing accents at the ears that make the expression feel alive

Carolina Sandoval: Alebrije Owl with Mask Woodcarving coiled pottery protectionCarolina Sandoval and Kengi Santos are a married couple in their twenties. They previously worked at other workshops before starting their own. Their artwork goes beyond just woodcarving. They often combine wood, acrylic, textile, and wire in one piece. This owl shows the variety in their work. Kengi carved this tall owl and its mask that fits perfectly over the owl's face. In Aztec and Maya belief, the owl served as a significant messenger between