Milagros: Our Lady of Health Sculpture Woodcarved dog figurine Created by Avelino Perez from

Created by Avelino Perez from La Union Tejalapan

Antonio Alonso is one of Oaxaca’s rising masters of cartonería

contemporary piece

This charming monkey by top Oaxacan woodcarver Luis Pablo is utterly endearing

Milagros: Our Lady of Health Sculpture Woodcarved dog figurine Created by Avelino Perez fromThis handcrafted figurine of Our Lady of Health (Nuestra Seora de la Salud), a beloved Marian devotion in Mexico, is particularly venerated in Ptzcuaro, Michoacn. The piece is carved from wood in a rustic style and painted with radiant tones of blue, gold, and cream. A crown rests on her head, symbolizing her as Queen of Heaven. Her robe is adorned with Mexican milagros, small metal charms in the shapes of stars, hearts, and sacred symbols, each