Luis Pablo: Owl Oaxaca cat figurine the white muzzle elegant and

the white muzzle elegant and long

From the side

The cat's face is a small work of art in itself

At her feet is a small angel holding her aloft

from their role as loyal guardians in everyday life to their sacred status in pre-Columbian beliefs

Luis Pablo: Owl Oaxaca cat figurine the white muzzle elegant andWonderful flying owl by top Oaxacan woodcarving artist Luis Pablo. With its broad gray facial disc, bold black mask, and white crescent moons framing the eyes, this piece is modeled after the great gray owl, one of the most striking owls in the Americas. Luis Pablo carved it with wings fully spread mid flight, and those wide open wings are what make this piece they give it an expansive, generous presence. The painting keeps it simple and confident: