Product Description
Handcarved Wooden Oaxacan Alebrije, Blue Floral Armadillo, Colorful Magical Mexican Art 8"x2.5"x2"
Artist: Marcela Santiago
Handcrafted Mexican Folk Art, Colorful & Whimsical Oaxacan Alebrijes Folk Art - Vintage Alebrijes
Painted wood figures are carved from copal wood using the natural shape to inspire the sculptural form. If representing snakes or animals with tails, for instance, the tail takes the winding form of the tree branch. Copal wood is easy to carve while green. After drying in the sun for another three days it becomes light weight and hard. Hand painted in vibrant colors with abstract patterns.A sealer is applied to protect it from insects.
