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Stands about 8" tall
Striking vintage Mexican folk art angel by renowned Oaxacan artists Jacobo and María Ángeles, dated 2006. Hand-carved and hand-painted in San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, Mexico, this unusual figure features a vivid green robe covered in intricate geometric and foliate designs with dramatic red watermelon-slice wings complete with black seed details.
The underside is hand inscribed “Hecho por: Jacobo y Maria Angeles / San Martin Tilcajete / Oax. Mexico / 2006” with artist mark/signature. Approximately 8" tall as shown. Jacobo and María Ángeles are internationally recognized for their highly detailed Oaxacan wood carvings and distinctive hand-painted designs.
A beautiful statement piece for a Mexican folk art, Oaxacan art, angel or Latin American art collection. Preowned vintage condition with visible paint loss, chips/nicks, scratches, scuffs and other age-related wear. Please review all photos closely for condition.
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