Oaxacan wood carving of a bright orange horse handmade by one of Modela’s favorite carvers.

Not only is Jaime extremely talented he always welcomes you with a huge smile. Last spring, Modela ordered one of his horses painted orange and liked it so much I kept it. He created another one for this fall.

Artisan: Jaime Santiago is a talented wood carver in La Union, Oaxaca. He is part of the extended Santiago family that farm but also create these wooden animals sometimes called alebrijes. Ordered and purchased from Jaime this November.

Signed on bottom J.S.M.

Size: 7.5” long x 2” wide x 5.25” tall