April 23, 2024
Oaxacan Giraffe Copal Wood carving - Signed
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This is a beautiful Giraffe with such intricate painting. The artist has incorporated images of lizards on it's body which makes it such an interesting piece and lends itself well to the artists imagination as it was being painted. It stands 10-1/2" tall, is 6-1/4" long, and 2-1/2" wide.Please and ask any questions prior to purchasing this item. Please note that any sales that occur during Fridays and Saturdays may find a delay in a quick response from me due to my work schedule and commute. Shipment would be on Monday or Tuesday.Oaxacan wood carvings are whimsical and enchanting art figures that have captivated collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. These imaginative and brilliantly colored figures are hand-carved and painted in the tiny villages in the state of Oaxaca , home of the Zapotec Indians in Southern Mexico .Each figure is handmade from Copal wood from the hills surrounding the 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.Full of movement and humor, each carving is an authentic folk art that knows only the boundaries of the imaginations of the carvers,
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