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Oaxacan Carving of a Land Turtle by the Ortocha Family, Mini |
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This is an Oaxacan (pronounced Wa-Haw-Ken) wood carving of Shelf Cat by the Ortocha Family in Oaxaca, Mexico. Each piece is individually hand carved and hand painted so no two pieces will be the same so allow for variations in design and painting. The picture shows several Cat carvings. With each purchase you will receive one of the carvings. The approx. overall dimensions at the widest points of each Cat are 3 1/2" long, 4" tall, and 1 1/4" wide. The tail is wrapped separately for safety and authenticity. Oaxacan wood carvings, also known as Alebrijes, are whimsical and enchanting art figures that have captivated collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. These highly imaginative and brilliantly colored figures are totally hand-carved and painted in tiny villages in the Oaxacan Valley of Southern Mexico. Many of the carvers are descendants of the legendary and renowned Zapotec Indian Tribe of Oaxaca. Each figure is handmade from Copal wood, a soft regenerative wood that grows in abundance in the hills surrounding Oaxacan Valley, using machetes and pocket knives. 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. Each carving is unique. Carvings are signed by the artists and available in limited quantities. Appreciation in value is possible due to the high demand and uniqueness of this work. Many of these figures have become collectors' items. Narrative story cards are provided for each carving.
This is an Oaxacan (pronounced Wa-Haw-Ken) wood carving of Shelf Cat by the Ortocha Family in Oaxaca, Mexico. Each piece is individually hand carved and hand painted so no two pieces will be the same so allow for variations in design and painting. The picture shows several Cat carvings. With each purchase you will receive one of the carvings. The approx. overall dimensions at the widest points of each Cat are 3 1/2" long, 4" tall, and 1 1/4" wide. The tail is wrapped separately for safety and authenticity. Oaxacan wood carvings, also known as Alebrijes, are whimsical and enchanting art figures that have captivated collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. These highly imaginative and brilliantly colored figures are totally hand-carved and painted in tiny villages in the Oaxacan Valley of Southern Mexico. Many of the carvers are descendants of the legendary and renowned Zapotec Indian Tribe of Oaxaca. Each figure is handmade from Copal wood, a soft regenerative wood that grows in abundance in the hills surrounding Oaxacan Valley, using machetes and pocket knives. 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. Each carving is unique. Carvings are signed by the artists and available in limited quantities. Appreciation in value is possible due to the high demand and uniqueness of this work. Many of these figures have become collectors' items. Narrative story cards are provided for each carving.
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