Manuel Cruz: Marvelous Spatuletail Hummingbird Woodcarving Koala With its dual candle holders

With its dual candle holders and vibrant presence

its body shaped like a snail yet crowned with the elegance of feathers and a beautiful beak

The people of the Colima Culture truly valued their dogs

tiny silver-toned metal charms shaped like stars

And then there’s the fountain of yarn on top

Manuel Cruz: Marvelous Spatuletail Hummingbird Woodcarving Koala With its dual candle holdersManuel Cruz and his wife Ruvi are master carvers and very creative and innovative artists in Oaxaca. This time, they created a spectacular Marvelous Spatuletail suspended by its characteristic long tail with leaflike feathers. The tail is three decorated, flexible wires with Zapotec leaf like feathers. The cords are detachable. The Marvelous Spatuletail is very well carved and graceful, and Ruvi's painted design is superb! We include a mounting ring