Eduardo Jimenez: Whale collectible figurine conjuring an entire pre-Hispanic ritual

conjuring an entire pre-Hispanic ritual from paper and paint

regal and serene

A tall mushroom rises from a small patch of grass

Dimensions: 6''Tall 4''Long 3

the duck features a smooth

Eduardo Jimenez: Whale collectible figurine conjuring an entire pre-Hispanic ritualEduardo 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