Eduardo Jimenez: Whale horse sculpture especially in the eyes

especially in the eyes

Every mark on it was made with a sharp point

Dimensions: 3''Tall 6''Long 4

and abstract totemic forms that flow seamlessly along the body

and artistry

Eduardo Jimenez: Whale horse sculpture especially in the eyesEduardo Jimenez comes from Arrazola, the village made famous by Don Manuel Jimenez, widely regarded as the father of Oaxacan woodcarving, and that legacy of bold, joyful simplicity runs right through this delightful little whale. The form is round and wonderfully compact, the tail curling upward in a gentle loop. Eduardo has painted the body in a rich grape purple covered in softer lavender ovals, a subtle, beautiful pattern that gives the surface a