Ajkubal ts’unun (Night hummingbird) | Antún Kojtom

Oil on paper
32.5 x 25 cm
2022

“It is a piece that recreates the nocturnal spirit of certain birds. In this case, it is the night hummingbird that feeds on flowers during the nights. It is very small and also sings occasionally. Its presence is often interpreted as an omen.” – Antún Kojtom

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Antún Kojtom, a Maya/Tseltal artist, was born in Ch’ixaltontik, Tenejapa, Chiapas, Mexico, in 1969. With over 30 years of practicing his craft and showcasing his works in Mexico, Europe, and the United States, he has promoted art among young indigenous and non-indigenous people through the “Maya Graphics” workshop. In addition to being an engraver, he is an illustrator, painter, and muralist with many pieces in Chiapas. Learn more.

Dimensions 37.5 × 30 × 5 cm