Angel Ramirez: Contemporary Armadillo WoodcarvingThis handsome armadillo alebrije wood sculpture was hand carved and painted by Oaxaca alebrije artist Angel Ramirez. The painted design is so beautiful and unique The shell features beautifully layered scales in rainbow huespurples, blues, yellows, and redseach with its own pattern. On the sides, swirling emerald green designs create a sense of movement, almost like flowing water or wind. Origin: Oaxaca Dimensions: 5. 5''Tall 19''Long 3''Wide

and the result feels destined

Origin: Mata Ortiz

It was a guardian of the sacred

Only his son Benjamin is allowed to work alongside him

exactly what makes alebrijes so extraordinary

Published in 2011 through the combined commitment of Fomento Cultural Citibanamex

director of Fomento Cultural Citibanamex and one of Mexico’s foremost authorities on folk art

Mathias Goeritz

Impressive contemporary mask by top Oaxaca artist Luis Pablo

combined with the restrained palette of black

Dimensions: 9''Tall 7''Long 6''Wide

Origin: Metepec