Southwest Museum of the American Indian: www.southwestmuseum.org
The Southwest Museum holds one of the nation’s most important museum, library, and archive
collections related to the American Indian. In addition, it has extensive holdings of pre-Hispanic,
Spanish colonial, Latino, and Western American art and artifacts. For nearly 100 years it has
supported research, publications, exhibitions, and other educational activities to advance the
public’s understanding and appreciation of the Americas, with particular emphasis on the western
United States and Mesoamerica.

Autry National Center: www.autrynationalcenter.org
The Autry National Center is a multicultural history center that includes the Southwest Museum of
the American Indian, the Museum of the American West (formerly the Autry Museum of Western
Heritage), and the Institute for the Study of the American West. Each institution maintains its
individual identity; however, the convergence of resources allows us to expand our understanding
of the diverse peoples of the American West, connecting the past with the present to inform our
shared future.

Bazaar del Mundo
Latin American Festival
San Diego, California

Half Moon Bay Review (Nov. 13, 2002)
Half Moon Bay Review (Oct. 13, 2004)
Serving the entire San Mateo coastline since 1896.

Wood Carving Illustrated
www.carvingworld.com

www.planeta.com

An online guide to exploring Oaxaca.

www.teotitlan.com
Personal Web site of Master weaver Demetrio Bautista,
Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca.

Sirena Sisters: Oaxacan Folk Art Gallery online

www.folkartfantasy.com
Folk Art Tours of Oaxaca and Bed and Breakfast in Huayapam.

2 Books related to Oaxacan wood carvings:

1) "Mexican Folk Art: From Oaxacan Artist Families"
by Arden Rothstein and Anya Rothstein.
(available from www.amazon.com)

2) "Crafting Tradition: The Making and Marketing of Oaxacan Wood Carvings"
by Michael Chibnik.
(available from www.amazon.com)

Native American Arts and Cultures Program
www.idyllwildarts.org
Oaxacan Woodcarving & Painting
Jacobo Angeles Ojeda
July 4-8, 2005 Course # NAOC Ø1
One–week session

In this workshop, participants will carve and paint a sculpture under the direction of one of the finest woodcarvers from Oaxaca, Mexico. The unique Oaxacan painted carvings of alebrijes (monsters), nahuals (animal/humans), and animal figures are seen in collections around the world.

Students will use simple tools to carve their pieces using seasoned wood from the copalillo tree (native to Oaxaca). They will then paint their pieces using non-toxic, water-based paints and natural colors made from ochre, cochineal, etc. The instructor is known for his distinctive painting style which results from using shading, blending of colors, and fine detail work using brushes and maguey cactus thorns.

The instructor will bring copalillo wood from Oaxaca for the students to carve. For those who wish to focus on painting techniques, the instructor will furnish an animal carving (one per student). A highlight of the workshop will be in-class presentations on Oaxacan art, culture and history by cultural specialist Nicolas Garcia of Oaxaca City.

The workshop is suitable for beginning through intermediate/advanced carvers/sculptors/woodworkers.

 

www.autrynationalcenter.org
The Magic and Mystery of Oaxacan and Zapotec Art
Comes to Life at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian
Saturday & Sunday, November 20 & 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LOS ANGELES, California (October 26, 2004)—The Oaxacan Folk Art Carving and Zapotec Rug
Show and Sale returns to the Southwest Museum of the American Indian. Master carver Jacobo
Angeles Ojeda will demonstrate his colorful and imaginative art from Oaxaca, Mexico. Zapotec woodcarving demonstrations will be on hand to inspire and captivate visitors.

Dry and mountainous, Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s largest and poorest states, yet its folk art tradition
is among the richest. The area’s unique forms and designs are transmitted from one generation to
another within a community. Among the folk art traditions of Oaxaca, weaving and woodcarving
are two of the most colorful and collectible.

Oaxacans have carved toys and masks for hundreds of years, but it is only recently that their magi-
cal woodcarvings have captured the imagination of collectors and enthusiasts all over the world.
Fanciful, exuberant, and brilliantly colored, the woodcarvers’ creations range from angels to
animals to nahuals, or animal people. These figures, filled with movement and humor, spring from
the imaginations and superstitions of the carvers. They come in all sizes, and prices range from $10
to over $1000. These woodcarvings make wonderful additions to any home or great gifts for family
and friends.

Invited artist Jacobo Angeles Ojeda is especially well-known for his carvings of the nahual. In his
village it is believed that humans transform into animal spirits at night, and his work exemplifies
this belief. Jacobo aspires to have his own work, as well as that of other fine artists, appreciated as
true art. He assigns a name to each type of piece he creates and numbers each edition of that piece,
of which, of course, no two are identical.

 

Museum of the American West
www.museumoftheamericanwest.org
Type: Exhibition Events, Talks & Demonstrations
When: Saturday, November 20, 2004, Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Location: Mt. Washington

Master carver Jacobo Angeles Ojeda will demonstrate his colorful and imaginative art, and trader Jerry Boyd will have a wide selection of folk art carvings from Oaxaca, Mexico, for sale. Members will receive their discount at this special show and sale. Don't miss these colorful and creative arts from Oaxaca, Mexico priced for every pocketbook.