A large realistic paper maché squirrel made by Antonio Alonso of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Modela visited Antonio’s workshop recently and fell in love with his work. Formerly a painter, he switched to paper maché only three years ago but he has already won awards for cartonería.

Cartonería is a traditional paper maché craft in Mexico. Alfonso has elevated it to an art form.

8” wide x 11” tall