Barro Negro (Mexican Black Clay): Shark lemur

Barro Negro (Mexican Black Clay): Shark lemurMexican barro negro sculpture from the Doa Rosa family workshop ."Barro negro" translates from Spanish to "black clay". This clay is found in only one place in the world San Bartolo Coyotepec in Oaxaca. Here, the clay is excavated from the ground, molded, and pit fired. Its glossy finish is achieved by polishing the clay with quartz stone before firing. This technique was invented and perfected by Doa Rosa, a ceramics artisan, in the 1950's at her

Fantastic tin retablo box with handcrafted bride and groom inside

Anteater alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

The body and tail were sculpted out of wood and beads were attached with the use of bees wax

Material: Copal wood (detachable raccoon head)

Handcrafted out of copal wood which is the preferred wood for most carvers in Oaxaca and is sustainably sourced

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 10" x 6" x 5"Material: Copal wood

The humidity of the wood allows for a higher level of detail in the wood which is evident in this very detailed piece

Masterpiece otter alebrije wood carving

Narcisos carvings are some of the most sought after in Oaxaca

Miniature Oaxacan alebrije wood carving

Height/Length/Width: 11" x 11

Hand-painted