Armando Jimenez’s playful raccoon seems caught in mid-sneak, every curve of its sinuous body carved beautifully, hinting at the animal’s nimble grace. A vibrant coat of brick-red “fur” is punctuated by tiny, hand-painted dashes. Its mask-like face, framed in crisp black and white, gives the raccoon an impish expression that feels full of curiosity. In honoring his grandfather Don Manuel Jimenez, Armando carries on a family legacy of Oaxacan woodcarving. This spirited creature is proof that talent truly runs in the family.
