Thank you Zeny and Reyna for another spectacular piece! The details are amazing. I will eventually use this with children as a visual to go with the book Snail Girl (a Navajo story). It has been so much fun to add to my Oaxacan alebrije collection with treasures from Novica.
This sculpture is one of three I purchased from Juan & Carolina. The ever humble St Joseph is simply carved and is painted with cheerful flowers.
I also purchased the carved Jesus and the carved Corona Mary pieces.
These pieces will be forever cherished.