From by personal collection which started 35 years ago. This piece was purchased from Milagros in Seattle 30 years ago. Jesus produces some of the most whimsical and colorful carvings to be found! Interestingly, he actually did not start as a carver. He was an electrician when he became ill with typhoid fever. Being from the traditional carving village of San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca, he decided to try his hand at wood carving. One day he was at the doctors office, and started reading the medical journals. He became fascinated with the amoebas that he saw in one publication, and decided to use that as his signature pattern. The pattern takes on a look similar to jelly beans– bright, colorful and full of good cheer!
This dog is masterfully carved from one solid piece of copal wood. The tail and ears are detachable! Measures: 7” tall (highest tip of tail & snout) , 7″ wide (sitting paws to tip of tail) , 2”.75 deep. It is signed and numbered and in excellent condition. Colors are much more vibrant in person. His pieces sell from $120-$300. I am selling for $60.
Signed, Carved iguana reptile by Baltazar from Oaxaca. Beautifully carved and painting with detail from copal wood. From my 35 year collection. $20
