Chiva Nahual Cactus The La Union carvers' style

The La Union carvers' style is timeless

creating an elegant and exclusive companion for all your imaginative journeys

• Multi-piece carving wings

Delighting the mind and entrancing the gaze

7" L x 5" deep (Medium)

Chiva Nahual Cactus The La Union carvers' styleThe impeccable billy goat shapeshifter, adorned in maroons and greens, possesses the uncanny ability to transform into any creature, often utilizing this skill to pilfer from unsuspecting villagers, as depicted in the folklore tales of San Martin. Using ixtle cactus fiber, Inocencio expertly crafts the tail and beard of his iconic figures, known as "el nahual". These exquisite creations truly deserve a place in a Mexican Folk Art museum. Carved by