Collection of three Maria Jimenez Ojeda (San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, 20th century) hand-carved and painted snail alebrije sculptures, with meticulously hand-painted floral designs, and removable painted wooden eye stock details, each signed on bottom, circa 21st century 

height 6 in. x length 9 in. x width 3 in. / largest 

Provenance: The Estate collection of late teacher and humanitarian Douglas Rhodenbaugh, from his historic downtown Austin, Texas home. Mr. Rhodenbaugh spent decades traveling throughout Latin America assuming his vast collection of folk and fine arts, often buying pieces directly from the artisans he met on his travels.