Candido Jimenez, brother of the renowned Oaxacan folk artist Maria Jimenez, brings this floppy-eared dog to life in the family's signature flower-laden style. In Aztec tradition, dogs were entrusted with the sacred task of guiding souls to the afterlife, remaining steadfast companions even beyond the world we know. That same unwavering devotion shines in this dog's soft blue eyes and gentle, eager posture.
Every purple surface bursts with a riot of hand-painted blossoms, as red, orange, blue, and pink flowers cascade over the body and spiral up the tall, upright tail. A cheerful yellow polka-dot nose adds the perfect finishing touch.
Hand-carved from fragrant copal wood, this stunning figurine is a true piece of Oaxacan folk art, captured at the height of its floral splendor.
