Tribus Mixes: Watchful Hyena miniature the underworld

the underworld

a teal facial disc with radiating lines

framed in hot pink

a bold and confident choice that stands out from the bright colors typically seen in Oaxacan art

all carved from a single block of copal

Tribus Mixes: Watchful Hyena miniature the underworldThis striking hyena by the Tribus Mixes workshop is all about attitude and pattern. Its alert stance and turned head give it a watchful, curious look, while the body is covered in intricate bands of Mixe inspired designs: little triangles, fretwork, grids, and flames in warm shades of gold, orange, red, and black. The artists of Tribus Mixes are known for filling every surface with hand painted detail, and here you can see that dedication in the tiny