Antonio Xuana: Charming Duck Woodcarving Oaxaca Figurine In pre-Columbian codices

In pre-Columbian codices

This rustic hand-carved wood sculpture portrays Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

with precise details and a harmonious and creative design

while the surrounding blossoms open like bursts of light

The next figure in Antonio Alonso's street vendor series brings us the florista

Antonio Xuana: Charming Duck Woodcarving Oaxaca Figurine In pre-Columbian codicesArtist Antonio Xuana's beautiful duck alebrije beautifully combines form and creativity in an enchanting sculpture. Carved from a single block of copal wood, the duck features a smooth, rounded body and an elegantly arched neck, as if ready to take flight. The duck is painted with intricate geometric patterns, Zapotec motifs. Antonio's detailed carving showcase his artistry, while the carefully hand painted accents elevate this folk art piece into a