Oaxacan Animals Valley of Oaxaca How Are They

Oaxacan Animals:

Valley of Oaxaca:

How Are They Made? • The animals are carved from the Copal tree with pocket knives, kitchen knives and machetes. • Once the piece is carved it needs to sit to dry for several days. • Once carved and sanded, the animal can be decorated with cactus spines for teeth, or goat hair for a zebra’s mane. • They are then treated for insects and painted with bright and vibrant colors and designs.

Who Made Them? • Mostly poor Mexican peoples in and around the City and valley of Oaxaca. • They have been carving for thousands of years. • They do it to support their families. People will buy their sculptures, especially American tourists. • They also carve animals for fun and to carry on the tradition.

Oaxacan Animal Woodcarvings:

Cantaloupe

Tree Frog Gazelle

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