Snail - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving black clayExcellent snail by the Roque family in Oaxaca, Mexico. Carved out of locally and sustainably sourced copal wood and painted with great detail. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 4. 5" x 2. 5" x 1. 5" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist
The painting is very finely done with desins inspired by ancient Zapotec motifs which are found in the ruins throughout Oaxaca
Material: Copal wood & acrylic paint (detachable tail)
Copal is a sustainably sourced wood which is native to Oaxaca and is the preferred wood of most artists in the area
Carved out of a single piece of copal wood by Susano and painted with the Morales signature style by his wife Tibida
Time to complete: 11 months
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Handrcafted out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with traditional Zapotec patterns which are inspired by images seen on the Zapotec ruins in Oaxaca
*2 close up images show both sides of the pendant
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