These are match boxes. I buy them in Oaxaca Mexico. The actually come with matches in them. Though I have to throw them out before I try to bring the boxes home. I got these two boxes in Corazon Zapoteca in Alcala street in Oaxaca. Both are approximately 2 1⁄2 x 4 1⁄2 innhes. La Sirena is […]
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Buffalo — Newly Arrived from Mexico
We’re just back from the Gather. (Photos here.) Yesterday this fine fellow arrived from Mexico (via San Diego.) He was carved and painted by our friends Jacobo and Maria Angeles who live and work in Tilcajete, Oaxaca. You can see more of their work on their web page. (If you get a chance to stop […]