Charming Large Vintage Oaxacan Alebrije Owl primitive carved doll but still holds together and

but still holds together and shows nicely

which I actually think adds to the work

conjuring visions of early 20th century European cafe life-- I can just see Dutch artist Willem Klijn sitting quietly in the corner by a window

which are equally thorough

Charming Large Vintage Oaxacan Alebrije Owl primitive carved doll but still holds together andThere are certainly some other Oaxacan folk art alebrije owls out there, similarly carved and covered with intensively hand painted patterns, but I must say I have not found another I find nearly as charming as this one. I think it is especially the head and face I love, that shape of which is just the right amount of off kilter, and which is painted in a manner that reminds me a bit of Australian Aboriginal paintings too. Plus those eyes and