This striking Aztec jaguar by Francisco Morales radiates both power and symbolism. Painted in his classic pointillist style, its body is covered in intricate dotwork.
The jaguar’s face is adorned with geometric motifs inspired by Aztec design, and a colorful feathered collar pays homage to ancient warrior adornments. With its dynamic stance and vivid patterns, this piece embodies the strength, agility, and spiritual significance the jaguar held in Aztec mythology — a sacred creature bridging the realms of earth and the divine.
Francisco Morales is a first-generation Oaxacan woodcarving artist and the father of renowned carvers Nicolas and Max Morales. A pioneer in his family’s artistic legacy, Francisco helped shape the Morales workshop’s distinctive style, marked by vibrant color palettes, detailed geometric patterns, and the signature pointillism painting technique.
