Manuel Cruz: Masterpiece Floppy Eared Rabbit miniature

Manuel Cruz: Masterpiece Floppy Eared Rabbit miniatureMagnificent floppy eared rabbit sculpture by top Oaxaca artists Manuel and Ruvi Cruz. This figure is very well carved, dynamic, and expressive. It is carved from a single piece of wood with unbelievable attention to detail. The ears seem to bounce with every scratch of the rabbit's leg. The painting by Manuel's wife Ruvi is superb. She created an intricate design, with flowing fretwork lines and geometric patterns that emphasize the shape of the

or to give thanks for miracles

arched tail draws a graceful curve that leads your eye across the piece

shot with the seriousness they deserve

contemporary style

joyful abundance on the front

The tall skeleton has a rustic

while the lion has muscled haunches and a tufted tail

The carving has all the comic energy of the real bird

The back of the olla shifts mood entirely: a quieter scene of flowering plants and ferns painted directly on the cream ground

and you’ll see the artistry really sing: subtle spot motifs

rich in greens

They move through branches and flowers in fluid