Luis Pablo: Owl Oaxaca cat figurine the god of celebration and

the god of celebration and flowers

From the side

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

This little olla has three different deer delicately etched

Luis Pablo: Owl Oaxaca cat figurine the god of celebration 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: