Barro Negro (Mexican Black Clay): Sphere Candle Cover pantherMexican 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
Their pieces add a splash of color and joy to any room
Beautiful one-piece carving by top Oaxacan artists Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes
Gorilla head alebrije wood carving by the Hernandez family workshop in Oaxaca
Material: Single piece of copal wood
Mexico Length/Height/Width: 13" x 8" x 5"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist
Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail)
Otter wood carving by husband and wife team Jesus & Roxana Hernandez from the town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca
Copal wood Hand-crafted item Detachable tail Signed by the artist
Assorted Miniature Porcupine Oaxacan alebrije wood carving
Length/Height/Width: 12" x 8" x 8"
Height/Length/Width: 7" x 5
Gorgeous shark alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artists Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes who are also married
