This delightful alebrije by Oaxacan artist David Blas captures a frog completely absorbed in its book, mid-kneel as if studying with full concentration. Carved from copal wood and painted in Blas’s signature bright palette, the frog features a mix of vibrant greens, oranges, pinks, and blues—all meticulously covered with tiny dotted patterns and bold black markings.
The open book is a charming touch, with handwritten Spanish text that reads "It eats aquatic and land insects. It spends winter, sleeping underground,." adding personality and humor to the piece. Playful, expressive,
