Dream Vision Hand-Carved Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-5900 Nareerat creates a wonderful illusion

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Dream Vision Hand-Carved Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-5900 Nareerat creates a wonderful illusionCovered in intricate and colorful patterns, this alebrije owl's wide eyed expression only adds to its fanciful appearance. In creating this admirable figurine, artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca celebrate that Mexican state's wood carving heritage. 'We use copal wood for our designs,' says Jesus. 'We dry, treat and sand the wood before painting the motifs by hand.' The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro