Manuel Cruz: Little Jaguar Mask Alebrije Cartoneria The patterns draw from the

The patterns draw from the ancient Paquimé and Casas Grandes ceramic tradition that the Mata Ortiz revival was built upon

Held in the hand

5''Tall 6''Long 2''Wide

combines an eagle's front half with a lion's back half

tiny silver-toned metal charms traditionally used in folk Catholicism as votive offerings to invoke protection

Manuel Cruz: Little Jaguar Mask Alebrije Cartoneria The patterns draw from theManuel Cruz Prudencio created a jaguar mask that is small enough to fit in your hand. This jaguar head fits right in your palm, with its mouth open and fangs showing. Manuel Cruz Prudencio, who is the son of master carver Agustn Cruz Tinoco and an award winning artist from San Martn Tilcajete, puts just as much care into these small pieces as he does into his larger works. The jaguar is the most powerful animal symbol in Mesoamerican tradition. For