This howling coyote woodcarving by Cesar Melchor is a dazzling tribute to both Oaxacan artistry and the ancient spirit of Mesoamerican culture. Hand-carved from copal wood and painted with exquisite detail, the coyote’s body bursts with vivid mandalas, geometric symbols, and rainbow-like patterns, echoing the sacred energy of the natural world.
In Mesoamerican tradition, the coyote is more than a wild creature; it is a messenger, trickster, and teacher, revered for its cunning and adaptability. Its upward gaze and open muzzle in this sculpture capture the moment of spiritual connection, as if howling to the moon to call upon divine wisdom.
