Zapotec Heart - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving oaxaxa

Zapotec Heart - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving oaxaxaA very creative wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Gaspar Calvo. This Zapotec heart was delicately carved out of a single piece of copal wood with attention to detail and features of a real human heart. The intricate patterns adorning this piece were inspired by the ancient Zapotec ruins which are found throughout Oaxaca. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight Length Width: 5. 5" x 5" x 2. 25"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

Hand crafted item

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