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Majestic ram -Lauro Ramirez. This handsome ram was hand carved by Lauro Ramirez of Oaxaca, Mexico and nicely painted by his wife, Griselda. They are second generation carvers, with Lauro being the son of Pedro Ramirez, one of the original carvers. This figure is 10″ high, 7″ wide and 4 1/2 deep and its ears and tail are removable for safer packing. A bit of history about Oaxacan woodcarvings. Oaxacan wood carvings, often called “alebrijes”, (al-ah-bree-hayz), are a new and unique art form that originated in Oaxaca, Mexico around 40-50 years ago and are gradually becoming known and collected throughout the world. The extraordinary Disney/PIXAR movie, “COCO”, which featured alebrijes, has now introduced these amazing spirit-animals to millions of people. The first alebrijes came about in the 1930’s, with the Mexican paper mache artist, Pedro Linares, making figures from his dreams – and he called them “alebrijes”. Then in the 1970’s Manuel Jimenez, a wood carver from Oaxaca, began replicating these colorful creatures that were full of personality as carved and painted wooden figures. As the popularity of these figures spread, many other people in Manuel’s village and other nearby villages began making them. Today approximately 200 families in the Oaxaca Valley are making these fantastic wood carvings. The item “OAXACAN WOOD CARVING RAM LAURO RAMIREZ MEXICAN FOLK ART ALEBRIJE” is in sale since Wednesday, May 5, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Latin American\Mexico\Folk Art”. The seller is “oaxacadog” and is located in Berkeley, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Culture: Mexican
• Featured Refinements: Oaxacan Wood Carving

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GORGEOUS OTTER WITH FISH OAXACA WOOD CARVING BY THE HIGHLY TALENTED WOOD CARVER LAURO RAMIREZ. WONDERFUL MUSEUM QUALITY WORK IN AN ACCESSIBLE PIECE! WHIMSICAL AND FUN WITH A GREAT SENSE OF MOTION! I love this awesome blue Otter with Fish wood carving by Lauro Ramirez and his wife Griselda Morales! We finally met this wonderfully talented couple on one of our last trips to Oaxaca, and it was love at first sight! We are so excited to now carry their spectacular wood carvings! Lauro and Griselda are from Arrazola, a beautiful town just outside of Oaxaca City, and the village that many would call the birthplace of the Oaxacan Wood Carvings. Arrazola is located close to the famous ruins of Monte Alban and the newly opened ruins at Atzompa. The area is rich in history and tradition, and Lauro and Griselda seek to maintain the traditions in their fine, high quality work. Their son is also quite skilled at carving, and has won several student awards for his work. It is refreshing to see a young family so involved in the traditions of folk art! I jumped for joy when I saw this Otter! Masterfully carved and beautifully painted, it is just a truly eye catching piece full of movement, cheerful color and whimsy. The carving itself is full of a masterful intricacy that can only be achieved by a true master wood carver. This piece was signed by the artists, and the fish is the only removable part. Approximate Measurements: 5″ high x 14″ long x 8 deep. The item “Oaxacan Wood Carving Lauro Ramirez Otter Fish Oaxaca Mexican Folk Art Alebrije” is in sale since Sunday, July 12, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Latin American\Mexico\Folk Art”. The seller is “scthom1967″ and is located in Blaine, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Featured Refinements: Oaxacan Wood Carving
• Handmade: Yes
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico

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