Bertha Cruz: Floral Owl Woodcarving Blackware A vivid yellow-and-red chevron stripe

A vivid yellow-and-red chevron stripe runs along the spine and down the face

adding cultural significance to the piece

scratching through a black slip to reveal the white clay body beneath

The little face is full of expression

This little iguana might be small

Bertha Cruz: Floral Owl Woodcarving Blackware A vivid yellow-and-red chevron stripeThis beautiful owl carving by Oaxaca artist Bertha Cruz is a feast for the eyes, combining bold geometry with delicate floral motifs. The owl's spread wings are canvases for her intricate designs, where roses bloom in radiant shades of pink and purple, framed by black and white patterns that create striking contrast. Every surface of the piece is alive with detail: spirals, zigzags, checkered bands, and stylized feathers merge into a kaleidoscope of