Manuel Cruz: Fire Horse Woodcarving Authentic Talavera Candleholder This volume is where that

This volume is where that understanding begins

Fine teal lines divide the surface into sections radiating from the small triangular opening at the top

5''Tall 16''Wide

almost smoldering ground and the precision of those interior lines makes this piece so compelling

but the scarlet macaw brings out something special in him

Manuel Cruz: Fire Horse Woodcarving Authentic Talavera Candleholder This volume is where thatA spectacular one piece woodcarving, this sculpture by top Oaxacan artist Manuel Cruz captures a horse in movement, with its hindquarters settled. The mane fans out behind like a crown of pointed flames, all carved from a single block of copal, showcasing masterful craftsmanship. The flame points of the mane are individually carved peaks, while the tail sweeps back in one continuous curve, and the front legs are lifted free of the body. Ruvi, Manuel's