These animal-head mastheads, or carrancas, exemplify the blending of indigenous and Baroque styles of wood carving seen in many objects, ranging from religious sculptures to more everyday items.

View Baroque wood carving Maria Immaculata on octagonal base (18th Century) By Maria Immaculata; wood carving; H. 21cm; . Access more artwork lots and estimated & realized auction prices on MutualArt.

So the Baroque makes itself felt in painting, sculpture, architecture, music and theater, impressing the viewer with its sense of triumph, power and control. This is why Baroque is often called ...