Francisco Morales: Guardian of the Night Bat Woodcarving Alebrijes they created a spectacular Marvelous

they created a spectacular Marvelous Spatuletail suspended by its characteristic long tail with leaflike feathers

published by the Tucson Museum of Art in 2002

add to its endearing look

and full of character

Gorgeous ceramic barro negro vase by artist Matias Reyes from Oaxaca

Francisco Morales: Guardian of the Night Bat Woodcarving Alebrijes they created a spectacular MarvelousThis delicate bat by Francisco Morales of Arrazola, Oaxaca, captures both the mystery and beauty of the night. This one piece copal woodcarving, with its elegant wings spread wide, reveals fascinating geometric patterns in shades of yellow gold, green, and warm ochre. Francisco Morales is a first generation Oaxacan woodcarving artist and the father of renowned carvers Nicolas and Max Morales. A pioneer in his familys artistic legacy, Francisco helped