Wonderful flying owl by top Oaxacan woodcarving artist Luis Pablo. With its broad gray facial disc, bold black mask, and white crescent moons framing the eyes, this piece is modeled after the great gray owl, one of the most striking owls in the Americas.
Luis Pablo carved it with wings fully spread mid-flight, and those wide-open wings are what make this piece — they give it an expansive, generous presence. The painting keeps it simple and confident: cool gray spots across the body, golden eyes with sharp pupils, and a burst of orange and yellow along the wing tips that feels like a little surprise.
A wonderful piece with real personality and charm!
