Francisco Morales: Guardian of the Night Bat Woodcarving cat figurine its stylized beak and eye

its stylized beak and eye forming a dynamic spiral that suggests movement and wind

Dimensions: 12''Tall 12''Long

Carolina and Kengi are married

for the Castillo family workshop and never commercially distributed

so well proportioned and expressive

Francisco Morales: Guardian of the Night Bat Woodcarving cat figurine its stylized beak and eyeThis 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