Francisco Morales: Guardian of the Night Bat Woodcarving cat figurine tail raised high with irresistible

tail raised high with irresistible attitude

for the Castillo family workshop and never commercially distributed

Created by Oaxaca artist Lucero Fuentes

Dimensions: 12''Tall 12''Long

intricate surfaces that make Castillo ceramics unmistakable

Francisco Morales: Guardian of the Night Bat Woodcarving cat figurine tail raised high with irresistibleThis delicate bat by Francisco Morales of Arrazola, Oaxaca, captures both the mystery and beauty of the night. This one piece copal woodcarving, with its elegant wings spread wide, reveals fascinating geometric patterns in shades of yellow gold, green, and warm ochre. Francisco Morales is a first generation Oaxacan woodcarving artist and the father of renowned carvers Nicolas and Max Morales. A pioneer in his familys artistic legacy, Francisco helped