Barro Negro (Mexican Black Clay): Rooster praying mantis

Barro Negro (Mexican Black Clay): Rooster praying mantisMexican 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

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 9" x 8" x 9"Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tonque)Signed by the artist

This piece was made in the town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca Mexico which is known worldwide for their intricate wood carvings

Hand painted

5" x 10" x 7"

A very unique piece

Height/Length/Width: 12" x 10

Powerful bull alebrije wood carving by Susano Morales and family

Material: Single piece of copal wood & acrylic paint

Wonderful dolphin alebrije wood carving by master carver Susano Morales

Masterpiece anteater alebirije wood carving handcrafted by Nestor Melchor & Leticia Fabian in Oaxaca

A true collectors piece

Detachable antlers and ears