Masterpiece Jaguar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving loteria

Masterpiece Jaguar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving loteriaBreathtaking one piece jaguar wood carving by top husband & wife Oaxacan artists Soledad and Neri Cruz. Carved from a single block of wood. This jaguar is decorated with traditional Oaxacan Zapotec patterns in black and gold detail over an elegant and balanced red, blue & turquoise palette. The decorative patterns found on this piece are locally known as "grecas" and can be found at the pyramids of Mitla and Monte Alban in Oaxaca. These patterns are

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