Guardiana Arroyo Saint neatly wrapped around its flank

neatly wrapped around its flank

where the spirits of the living repeat their earthly deeds

and the graceful tail of a panthera

imbue every corner with a dreamlike atmosphere

the lovable elephant of La Union has retained its classic structure and style since the 1960s

Guardiana Arroyo Saint neatly wrapped around its flankThis enigmatic sculpture depicts a Guardian of the River, armed with a trident and holding a crimson, prophetic apple. Inspired by Celtic, Mayan, and Japanese mythology, this formidable creature strives to maintain balance between drought and deluge, defending nature's equilibrium and protecting people from the river's currents. Carved by Hand and Meticulously Sanded Tenaciously Painted by Hand Signature Signed by the Artist Authentic Oaxacan Carving