San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca

Assistant name: Eugenia Aurelia Roque Luis

Juventino Melchor Angeles is a talented artisan from San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, known for his unique and expressive wooden alebrijes. His work blends tradition, creativity, and symbolism, depicting nahual animals, musicians, catrinas, and mythical creatures like jaguars, octopuses, coyotes, and hummingbirds, all intricately carved and hand-painted in vibrant colors.