A vintage Central American wood carving brought back by my grandparents in the 1980s from a trip near Oaxaca, Mexico. This piece stands apart from typical tourist crafts. Its form naturally arose from use, faith, and daily life, and within its stripped-down shape, the ideas and time of the land are sedimented. A rounded, lowered body, slightly exaggerated ears and nose. The chisel marks remaining on the surface, the cracks and signs of drying over time, are not flaws to be repaired, but rather the very time this sculpture has lived through. The traces of white pigment remaining can be seen as remnants of the indigenous coloring culture found around Oaxaca, making this a very attractive art piece that sits on the border between primitive art, Mingei (folk craft), and folk art. For those familiar with Kodo Sakeda's antique shop, the Mejiro Collection, antiques from around the world, primitive art, and those who resonate with the ideas of Yanagi Sōetsu, I believe this is a piece that can be understood not through logic, but through "feeling." Wood carvings of the same era and type have been rapidly gaining recognition in specialty stores and overseas markets in recent years, and pieces with this size and presence are becoming increasingly difficult to find. To be honest, this is not an item I am actively looking to part with. However, I have set the price with the hope that someone will cherish it next. ◯ Size Width: Approximately 28cm Height: Approximately 12cm Depth: Approximately 10cm *Please note that there may be slight variations due to amateur measurements. ◯ Condition There are cracks and changes in appearance due to aging. Please understand this as a characteristic of vintage and Mingei items. (Please check the images for details)