Carolina Sandoval: Alebrije Owl with Mask Woodcarving coiled pottery The haunches shift to a

The haunches shift to a cool turquoise field of interlocking pinwheels

is particularly venerated in Pátzcuaro

and artistic imagination

head tipped back

The carving is lively and low to the ground

Carolina Sandoval: Alebrije Owl with Mask Woodcarving coiled pottery The haunches shift to aCarolina 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