David Blas: Reading Frog Alebrije Oaxacan Paper Figurine The carving is crisp and

The carving is crisp and confident: sharp beak

The tree's serpentine limbs reach outward in graceful spirals

This is a remarkably expressive little sculpture by Cristo Escamilla

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circled in vivid blue with yellow irises and sharp black pupils

David Blas: Reading Frog Alebrije Oaxacan Paper Figurine The carving is crisp andThis delightful alebrije by Oaxacan artist David Blas captures a frog completely absorbed in its book, mid kneel as if studying with full concentration. Carved from copal wood and painted in Blass signature bright palette, the frog features a mix of vibrant greens, oranges, pinks, and bluesall meticulously covered with tiny dotted patterns and bold black markings. The open book is a charming touch, with handwritten Spanish text that reads "It eats