Fantastic Snail - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving chihuahua

Fantastic Snail - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving chihuahuaWonderful one piece snail wood carving by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. This large piece was carved out of a single piece of copal wood which is the wood of choice for most Oaxacan artists. The softness of the wood allows the carvers to create a level of detail which would not be possible with other types of hard wood. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 14" x 9" x 5" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

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