Luis Pablo: Ozomatli Alebrije Monkey Sculpture Mexican beads Two glass eyes sit wide

Two glass eyes sit wide and forward on the head

Every detail

Luis Pablo used natural Ixtle fiber for the tail and mane

The carving is angular and beautifully proportioned

Collaborating with her husband

Luis Pablo: Ozomatli Alebrije Monkey Sculpture Mexican beads Two glass eyes sit wideThis charming monkey by top Oaxacan woodcarver Luis Pablo is utterly endearing. Crafted from copal wood, it captures the lively sense of motion that defines monkeys: appearing perfectly still for a moment before springing into action again. In Mesoamerican tradition, Ozomatli, the monkey, was honored as the patron of dance, music, and the artsa creature embodying playful energy and governed by Xochipilli, the god of celebration and flowers. Luis Pablo