The Traditional collection
Path of the
Sacred River.
“Xiguinda Biye”
The river’s journey.
The wisdom of the ancestors.
White · Gold / Harmony & renewal
- Collection
- Traditional
- Year of creation
- 2025
- Measurements
- 55″ × 23″ × 9″
- Materials
- Acrylic paint on organic resin
- Type of horns
- Longhorn bull
01 / About the piece
A perpetual
journey of life.
PATH OF THE SACRED RIVER
From the Traditional collection
“Path of the Sacred River” embodies the perpetual journey of life, where water, the element of transformation, dances alongside fire, earth, and air in perfect balance. This piece, an homage to Zapotec heritage, carries within it the whispers of the ancestors, who saw in the rivers the veins of the earth, pulsing with divine energy.
The pristine white that graces its surface symbolizes purity, the origin of all things, the mist that rises at dawn over the sacred valleys of Mitla. It is the blank canvas of creation, the breath of the wind as it carries the wisdom of the past into the present.
The golden details shimmer like the sun upon the flowing water, a tribute to the divine light that illuminates the path of those who walk in harmony with nature. Gold, the color of fire and spiritual enlightenment, represents the warmth of the sun’s embrace, the sacred glow that transforms and purifies.
02 / Respect for the origin
Ethically sourced.
Naturally treasured.
At Cabokero, each piece in our collection carries a story rooted in tradition, craftsmanship, and respect for nature. The skulls we work with come from animals that have passed away naturally, ensuring that no harm is done in the sourcing process.
These skulls are professionally treated and handled with the utmost care, preserving their beauty and integrity.
We are proud to collaborate with 46 families of farmers across Mexico, who ethically source these skulls from their local environments.
01 / Respect for nature
Natural origins
Each skull comes from an animal that passed away naturally. Respect for nature begins with the source.
02 / A shared commitment
46 farming families
We collaborate with farming families across Mexico, who ethically source skulls from their local environments.
03 / Care at every step
Professionally cared for
Every skull is professionally treated and carefully handled to preserve its natural beauty and integrity.
Tradition / Meaning / Presence
Cultural symbolism
In the Zapotec tradition described by Cabokero, a naturally found cow skull carries profound meaning. Placed in a home, it is believed to act as a guardian, symbolizing protection and harmony for the household and its inhabitants. Found after the animal’s natural death, these skulls are revered as sacred objects associated with balance and tranquility in the home.
03 / Rooted in Mexico. Collected worldwide.
From our gallery.
To your world.
01 / International reach
International shipments
Bringing Cabokero to collectors and spaces around the world.
02 / Added confidence
Insured shipping
Your artwork travels with the confidence of shipping insurance.
03 / Our shipping partner
Connected to your world
International delivery with DHL. Ask us about shipping to your location.
Contact the gallery for delivery options, timing, costs and insurance coverage for your artwork and destination.
IN GOOD COMPANY / CLIENT PHOTOGRAPHS
Art finds
its place.
From a quiet corner to the heart of a home.
Real pieces. Real spaces. A different
expression in every setting.
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A CHANGE OF PERSPECTIVE
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in your space.
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Find your piece
The artist / Ricardo Quero
The hand behind
every detail.
Discover Ricardo Quero, the artist behind Cabokero. Explore his story and the world that shapes his work.
About the artistA personal conversation / Before you collect
Guidance from
the gallery.
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