Ironwood, known in Spanish as palo fierro, is a wood native to the deserts of Sonora, Mexico.

It is called ironwood because of its extraordinary density and hardness. In fact, it is one of the few woods in the world that does not float in water.

Traditionally, ironwood has been carved by indigenous communities of the region, particularly artisans connected to the Yaqui culture.

Using hand tools and traditional techniques, artisans carve animals of the desert and symbolic figures inspired by nature.

Because of its hardness, each piece requires a careful and highly skilled process of carving and polishing.