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Oaxacan (pronounced Wa-Haw-Ken) wood carvings are whimsical and enchanting art figures that are created in tiny villages in the state of Oaxaca in Southern Mexico.
Each figure is hand made from Copal wood from the hills surrounding the Oaxacan Valley using machetes and pocket knives. Artists carve the basic shape of a figure then hand sand and meticulously paint each piece in great detail. It can take up to a full week to complete one figure.
Each piece is an original work of art and no two pieces are identical. Due to the delicate nature of this work, many figures come apart for shipping but are easily reconstructed and may be glued in place for final display.
We know you will appreciate the fine craftsmanship and exquisite detail of these carvings.
Full of movement and humor, these characters make great gifts.
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