Eduardo Jimenez: Whale collectible figurine regal and serene

regal and serene

conjuring an entire pre-Hispanic ritual from paper and paint

deep purple-and-white stripes lining the inside

Its long striped legs

Eduardo Jimenez: Whale collectible figurine regal and sereneEduardo Jimenez comes from Arrazola, the village made famous by Don Manuel Jimenez, widely regarded as the father of Oaxacan woodcarving, and that legacy of bold, joyful simplicity runs right through this delightful little whale. The form is round and wonderfully compact, the tail curling upward in a gentle loop. Eduardo has painted the body in a rich grape purple covered in softer lavender ovals, a subtle, beautiful pattern that gives the surface a