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Oaxacan Wood Carvings- Birds of the world

These adorable wooden creatures are hand carved from a soft copol wood in southern Mexico. The initial carving is with a pocket knife, the piece is then dried, sanded, and finally painted to meticulous detail. Each piece is hand signed (or initialed for smaller pieces) by the artist. Sizes vary from 1-2 inches to several feet tall/wide/deep. The native villagers have been working in families for decades honing their skills. Each family or artist has a distinct style, so many collectors will search for specific artists, but others will prefer to collect certain types of animals. No 2 figures will be the same because the wood pieces collected define the type of figure the artist will carve. Colorings will also vary. Below are some fine examples. You can view the entire collection at WhimsiesWorld
The Crane		The Flamingo

The Peacock		The Roadrunner

Another Roadrunner		Some pieces are shipped unassembled due to their long fragile body parts. They are quite easy to put together. They can be glued, but it is not necessary if they are displayed where they will not be handled excessively.