Mexican Oaxacan Wood Carving Fish By Ivan Fuentes PP9353
Mexican Oaxacan Wood Carving Fish By Ivan Fuentes PP9353
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The wood carvings, often known as Alebrijes, are traditionally carved from copal wood, a soft and workable wood native to Oaxaca. Because the wood contains a high amount of moisture, the carving and drying process can take many months before painting begins. Once dried, artisans carefully hand-paint each piece with intricate patterns and vibrant colors, making every carving unique.
These imaginative sculptures, often inspired by animals and spiritual symbolism, are most closely associated with the Oaxacan towns of San Martín Tilcajete and Santiago Arrazola, where the tradition has been passed down through generations.
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This wood has large quantities of water, thus it is very malleable and easy to carve. Due to the large quantities of water and all the coats of paint, the average time to make a wood carving is 8 to 10 months. The Alebrijes mainly come from two towns in Oaxaca called San Martin Tilcajete and Santiago Arrazola. The people from these towns hand carve and paint the Alebrijes.
This is a gorgeous hand carved and painted that stands 3.5" Tall , 2.5" Long and 2.5" wide.
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