Oaxacan Wood Carving Lauro Ramirez Otter Fish Oaxaca Mexican Folk Art Alebrije

  
DELIGHTFUL OTTER WITH FISH OAXACA WOOD CARVING BY THE HIGHLY TALENTED ARTIST LAURO RAMIREZ. FANTASTIC CARVING DONE TO MUSEUM QUALITY!! GREAT TRADITIONAL ZAPOTEC SYMBOLISM IN THE BANDS OF PAINTED DETAIL!

I love this awesome blue Otter with Fish wood carving by Lauro Ramirez and his wife Griselda Morales! We finally met this wonderfully talented couple on one of our last trips to Oaxaca, and it was love at first sight! We are so excited to now carry their spectacular wood carvings!

Lauro and Griselda are from Arrazola, a beautiful town just outside of Oaxaca City, and the village that many would call the birthplace of the Oaxacan Wood Carvings. Arrazola is located close to the famous ruins of Monte Alban and the newly opened ruins at Atzompa. The area is rich in history and tradition, and Lauro and Griselda seek to maintain the traditions in their fine, high quality work. Their son is also quite skilled at carving, and has won several student awards for his work.

It is refreshing to see a young family so involved in the traditions of folk art! I jumped for joy when I saw this Otter!

Masterfully carved and beautifully painted, it is just a truly eye catching piece full of movement, cheerful color and whimsy. The carving itself is full of a masterful intricacy that can only be achieved by a true master wood carver. This piece was signed by the artists, and the fish is the only removable part.

Approximate Measurements: 4 1/8" high x 15 1/2" long x 4 3/4 deep. The item "Oaxacan Wood Carving Lauro Ramirez Otter Fish Oaxaca Mexican Folk Art Alebrije" is in sale since Wednesday, April 1, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Latin American\Mexico\Folk Art". The seller is "scthom1967" and is located in Blaine, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Modified Item: No
2. Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
3. Featured Refinements: Oaxacan Wood Carving
4. Culture: Mexican