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Oaxacan Alebrije Medium Cat Kitty Kitten Copal Wood Carving Multicolor Folk Art:
$39.24
Oaxacan Alebrije Wood CarvingMade In MexicoHand CarvedHand PaintedGorgeous Medium Cat Stretching FigurineBeautiful Bright Colors With Intricate Detail Piece Is 4 Inches Tall X 4 Inches In Length x 1 Inch WideArtist - Rios FamilyNew - Never Displayed Piece. Piece will be tissue and bubble wrapped, then put into box with additional packing materials for very safe shipping to the piece new home and owner.Oaxacan (pronounced Wa-Haw-Ken) wood carvings are whimsical,and enchanting are figures that have captivated collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. These imaginative and brilliantly colored figures are hand carved and painted in tiny villages in the state of Oaxaca, home of the Zapotec Indians in Southern Mexico.Each figure is handmade from Copal wood from the hills surrounding the Oaxacan Valley using machetes and pocketknives. Artists carve the basic shape of a figure in a few days, then hand sand and meticulously paint each piece in great detail. It can take up to a full week to complete one figure. The artists use fantasy and imagination in their painting to make the animals appear more alive. Full of movement and humor, Oaxacan wood carving is an authentic folk art that knows only the boundaries of the imaginations of the carvers, for whom myth and magic are a major part of their daily life.Each carving is an original work of art,and no two pieces are identical. There isa limited supply of carvings available,and it is possible that each piece may appreciate in value, as many of these figures have become collector's items.You Will Want To Add This Beauty Into Your Collection - Sure To Become One Of Your Families Heirloom PiecesInternational Buyers WelcomeOur Studio Is Pet Free, Smoke Free, Very Clean, Temperature Controlled
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