April 23, 2024
PRAYING MANTIS OAXACA WOOD CARVING- ALEBRIJE
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OAXACA WOOD CARVING BEAUTIFUL MANTIS Measures: 8.5" H. w/antennas x 5.5 "W. x 6" D. Detachable wings and antennae SIGNED "T. MIXES, T. VIGUERA, OAXACA MEXICO" MADE BY TRIBUS MIXES WHO ARE ONE OF THE BEST ARTISANS IN OAXACA, MEXICO. WITHIN THE HILLS OF OAXACA, THE "MIXES" (MIJES) TRIBES HAVE MANAGED THE WAY TO SURVIVE ALONG WITH OTHER CULTURES, PRESERVING THEIR SPIRIT AND MOST PROFOUND TRADITIONS. WITH THEIR HANDS, MIXE PEOPLE CARVE AND DECORATE MAGICALLY THE WOODS FOUND IN THE REGION. THEY USE COPAL, CEDAR AND PALO TORCIDO. THESE WOOD CRAFTS ARE MYSTIC AND IMAGINARY. THE WOODWORKING TECHNIQUES AND ARTISTIC CAPACITY OF THE MIXE PEOPLE ARE LEGENDARY, HONED OVER HUNDREDS OF GENERATIONS. EACH OF THE WOODEN SCULPTURES FEATURED ARE HAND CARVED FROM THE WOOD. AFTER BEING INTRICATELY CARVED, EACH PIECE IS HAND- SANDED AND PAINTED IN BRIGHT AND EXCITING MOTIFS. THE CARVINGS ARE SIGNED BY THE ARTISANS, AND FULLY GUARANTEED FOR AUTHENTICITY AND SATISFACTION. BROWSE OUR STORE AND VIEW OUR VARIED SELECTION. IF YOU DON'T FIND WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, CONTACT US, WE MAY HAVE IT IN STOCK, OR CAN ACQUIRE IT FOR YOU, WE ARE CONSTANTLY IN CONTACT WITH THE ARTISAN. WE OFFER A BREAK IN SHIPPING. COMBINE SHIPPING IS: FIRST ITEM (HIGHEST COST) IS FULL PRICE SHIPPING & HANDLING. ALL OTHER ITEMS ARE HALF OFF S/H QUOTED PER ITEM
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