Oaxacan Wood Carving Damian Morales Cute Weasel Oaxaca Mexican Folk Art Alebrije For Sale

ADORABLE WEASEL OAXACA WOOD CARVINGBY THE MASTER CARVER DAMIAN MORALES AND MASTER PAINTER BEATRIZ MORALESCREATIVE, UNUSUAL AND JUST PLAIN ADORABLE !
I love how adorable this weasel is! Damian and Beatriz Morales! Masterfully carved by Damian and intricately painted by his wife Beatriz, this is one special carving! Damian began carving animals out of copal at the young age of 11 years old, but was selling these carvings as unpainted figures to other members of his community. But his work dramatically changed after meeting, and subsequently marrying, Beatriz Ramirez at the age of 19. Beatriz hails from a wood carving family, and had already honed her skills as a talented painter by working with her brothers. Her paint style is intricate and precise, with a lovely sense of the shading of colors. Together Damian and Beatriz make a powerful force in the world of Oaxacan wood carvings! I love the sense of movement in the upturned front paw, the awesome curved long curved tail, and the adorable face of this weasel! Such an unusual wood carving full of curiosity. This weasel was signed by the artists.There are no removable parts.Approximate Measurements: 7\" high x 10 1/4\" long x 4 1/2\" deep style=\"text-decoration:none\"