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Kovex | Antún Kojtom
$25,000.00
Oil on paper
25 x 32.5 cm
2022
“It is a bird that likes to prey on cornfields, “ko” means snail, and “vex” refers to the traditional Mayan undergarments, as this little bird seems to have a costume typical of the community. Unfortunately, I must say that in my community, it is already on the verge of extinction.” – 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 |
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