Hazel The Wonderful Cat (with one well mended ear) Mexican folk art wooden animal complete with baby Jesus in

complete with baby Jesus in his crib and the star of Bethlehem shooting in the top left corner

I can't find a likeness of this one so am not sure if it was worn by someone in the military or the scouts or a tour guide at Harvard or what

and I especially love the golden flames encircling our the head of our half-swallowed hero

for one reason or another

and periodically taking trips to Oaxaca

Hazel The Wonderful Cat (with one well mended ear) Mexican folk art wooden animal complete with baby Jesus inA wonderfully intense, sphynx like cat, seeming to see into one's soul. I purchased this from a wonderful dealer based in Iowa and know nothing of its maker it is signed simply Hazel on the underside, but my guess, given the color of its eyes, is that is the cat's name! Quite beautifully sculpted of white clay, down to those tiny front paws, and with quite an outsized presence. 4 1 4 x 2 11 16 x 3 1 2 t. One ear mended with glue, very well done, it