Isabel Fabian: Colima Dog Woodcarving Mata Pottery The word ofrenda means offering

The word ofrenda means offering in Spanish

Antonio's  detailed carving showcase his artistry

This cotton runner is woven using the ancestral telar de cintura

among other figures

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Isabel Fabian: Colima Dog Woodcarving Mata Pottery The word ofrenda means offeringGorgeous 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,