Eduardo Jimenez: Whale collectible figurine A tall mushroom rises from

A tall mushroom rises from a small patch of grass

the Xolo holds a special place

Carved from copal wood and full of colorful hand-painted patterns

conjuring an entire pre-Hispanic ritual from paper and paint

Eduardo Jimenez: Whale collectible figurine A tall mushroom rises fromEduardo Jimenez comes from Arrazola, the village made famous by Don Manuel Jimenez, widely regarded as the father of Oaxacan woodcarving, and that legacy of bold, joyful simplicity runs right through this delightful little whale. The form is round and wonderfully compact, the tail curling upward in a gentle loop. Eduardo has painted the body in a rich grape purple covered in softer lavender ovals, a subtle, beautiful pattern that gives the surface a