Manuel Pertúz created this wood carved structure, representing a little bull, for Barranquilla’s Carnival. Its colours, blue, white and yellow, are inspired by the sea, the wind and the sun. These colours also represent the identity of indigenous people, Africans and Spaniards.

Length 26 cm
Width 8 cm
Height 12 cm

This wood carved structure represents a jaguar with black stripes and spots. Its eyes are wide opened and it has big white teeth. This piece is inspired by the Colombian fauna and it recognizes the identity of the indigenous people of the country.

Length 23 cm
Width 8 cm
Height 12 cm

This wood carved mask is painted by hand with different colours. It represents a Colombian jaguar known for their ferocity and beauty.

Length 20 cm
Width 14.5 cm
Height 13 cm

Manuel Pertúz created this little bull mask for Barranquilla’s Carnival. It is carved in wood and painted by hand with yellow, black, blue, red and a white star on its forehead. This mask refers to the bull’s strength, which is greater than the African bull.

Length 6 cm
Width 3 cm
Height 3.5 cm

These wood carved napkin holders represent a macaw, a giraffe and a tiger. They are painted by hand with vivid colours. They are inspired by a folkloric group that use the animals as symbols for the Colombian Caribbean.

Length 7.5 cm
Width 7 cm
Height 11.5 cm