Jacobo y Maria Angeles are a couple from San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca. One of the most famous villages for the traditional wood carvings, colorful sculptures of imaginative creatures.
Many of the colors used on their wood carvings evolved from natural pigments. For instance, the creation of colors from unexpected sources. These sources vary from plants such as pomegranate seeds, to lime juice or sodium bicarbonate. These elements become applied with painstaking detail to the wood carvings created by her husband. Together, their individual talents create a series of unique artistic statements. The wood carvings are all adorned with geometric patterns that are derived from the Zapotec culture of the region.
Jacobo y Maria Angeles artwork is characterized by their incredibly detailed wood carvings which are inspired by Zapotec culture.
18.5" Height 12" Depth 12" Width.
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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.
