Bertha Cruz: Floral Owl Woodcarving dog sculpture The painting of the body

The painting of the body resembles water movement and the tail of this ballena looks like a breaking wave

The dark fur of her head is finely stippled

surrounded by peyote-inspired designs that speak of spiritual journeys and divine balance

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Bertha Cruz: Floral Owl Woodcarving dog sculpture The painting of the bodyThis beautiful owl carving by Oaxaca artist Bertha Cruz is a feast for the eyes, combining bold geometry with delicate floral motifs. The owl's spread wings are canvases for her intricate designs, where roses bloom in radiant shades of pink and purple, framed by black and white patterns that create striking contrast. Every surface of the piece is alive with detail: spirals, zigzags, checkered bands, and stylized feathers merge into a kaleidoscope of