Culture Ballena Jorobada SculptureLa Paz

This is a sculpture from artist Octavio Gonzalez who was born in Tepatitlan, Jalisco and when he was younger  he spends his time in making wooden toys. Now, his work has been exhibited in California and Europe as well as in Vallarta.

This marine mammal is an icon in Baja California Sur, many whales species live permanently in the seas of the peninsula  and others like the gray whale migrate to mate and to give birth in the wonderful sanctuaries.