Stunning Oaxacan wood carved cross with swimming fish presented in relief. The background is painted a dark purple hightlighted with tiny mauve dots and larger blue dots.  Each fish is brightly painted in a different color: blue, red, orange, magenta and yellow.  Includes a hole for hanging on a nail.

 

Signed by the Artist:  Manuel Ortega of San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca

 

12" L x 8" W