Isabel Fabian: Colima Dog Woodcarving San Francisco and pinks along the back

and pinks along the back and tail

Several Saint Benedict medals hang from the garment

This cat is decorated with little lizards and Zapotec frettwork

she brings a fresh perspective to traditional alebrijes

balancing a generous cluster of balloons in pink

Isabel Fabian: Colima Dog Woodcarving San Francisco and pinks along the backGorgeous pre Columbian guardian Colima dog with corn by top Oaxacan artist Isabel Fabian. The people of the Colima Culture truly valued their dogs, who considered them as companions and guardians and even accompanied them in the after world. This one piece Colima dog figurine, also known as Tlalchichis, is exquisitely carved and painted with intricate patterns and motifs, blending ancient fretwork with contemporary geometric designs. The Green Jade,