Thank you for looking. This is a "Barking Dog" (total length 23cm), an alebrije wood carving from Oaxaca, Mexico, depicting a dog with its tongue sticking out menacingly as if barking. ■Artist: Santiago Family (Maximiliano) ■Origin: La Union Village, Oaxaca, Mexico ■Size: Approx. H100 x W80 x L230mm (including tail) The figures, once called wood carvings in English, began to feature monsters and imaginary creatures and, with their vibrant colors, became known as alebrijes (like yokai). The Santiago family, however, has remained independent of these trends and continues to create their carvings in La Union Tejalapan village using traditional wood carving methods. If the brothers Martín and Quirino Santiago are considered the first generation, their sons and nephews are the second generation of artisans in their 60s. Among them, Maximino, Martín's nephew, is highly regarded for his unique and original style. This piece depicts a dog barking with its tongue sticking out menacingly. Similar motifs have been created in traditional wood carvings for a long time, and this is a traditional barking animal series made by artisans from La Union village. It is a wonderful wood carving by Maximino, full of dynamism.