Cactus with Owl and Snake Figures The plumed Serpend represents wisdom

The plumed Serpend represents wisdom and is the bridge between heaven and earth

This form of weaving is still common in Oaxaca

an invention by the first generation Oaxacan master carver Ventura Fabian (1938-2019) are continued to be carved by his son Norberto Fabian Xuana and painted by his wife

Wood / Paint

19 cm (tallest)

Cactus with Owl and Snake Figures The plumed Serpend represents wisdom22x19, h. 38 cm Wood Paint Origin Oaxaca Signed A tree of life. An owl, two love birds, a humming bird taking nectar from the cactus flowers. a bird tending two chicks in a nest and a snake all bound in an old large cactus tree. Life and the struggle of life. A day.