This frog alebrije by Tribus Mixes tosses tradition aside, balancing upside-down on a single tiptoe with all four legs splayed mid-flip—a dazzling display of both carving and poise. Its body shimmers with a raised, honeycomb texture in vivid green, outlined in deeper shades, adding lively depth to every leap. Bold orange rings around its eyes give it a wide, watchful gaze.
Frogs once held deep meaning in ancient Mexico, symbols of water, rain, and fertility, but this one seems far more intent on flaunting its acrobatic flair. It perches atop a painted leaf dotted with tiny beetles and a striped caterpillar, a miniature world bustling beneath its feet.
Hand-carved from copal wood, this is a true piece of Oaxacan folk art, alive with a sense of motion.
