Hand carved and painted wood lion made by Oaxacan wood carver Reynaldo Santiago.

Painted in Reynaldo’s signature colorful style.

Reynaldo is part of the extended Santiago family in La Union, Oaxaca that has been carving Oaxacan wooden animals since the 1960s.

Ordered and purchased this fall October 2026 directly from Reynaldo.

Reynaldo Santiago is a favorite carver in La Union. Plus he and his wife are so gracious. Modela visits them twice a year.

Signed on the bottom.

Size: 5.5” long x 3.75” high x 1.25” wide