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Oaxacan Woodcarvings by Demetrio Cortes

April 25, 2018

Oaxacan Woodcarvings by Demetrio Cortes -- Demetrio's carvings are rarely seen for sale; however La Fuente Imports is honored to offer some of his exceptional one-of-a-kind art pieces so you can start, or add to, your very own collection. Senor Cortes uses Mexican motifs all over his carvings which make his work stand out from all the rest. They retain the "folk-art" quality that is lost on many of the slicker carvings.

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From humble beginnings 35 years ago, to international recognition today, the wood carvers of Oaxaca continue to delight crowds with their whimsical designs and festive colors. Each figure is carved by hand from the wood of the copal tree, often with nothing more than simple household knives and a machete. Afterwards, the figures are painted in stunning detail with a steady hand and brilliant acrylic colors. The end result is a one-of-a-kind work of art, often worthy of standing alongside the artwork of our most talented contemporary artists. This talent is now being passed down to the third generation of Oaxacan carvers, many of whom still believe their figures will bring good luck to the potential owner.

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The economic boom created by the popularity of these colorful creatures has given many families the chance to have a better life in one of the poorest areas of the country.

La Fuente is proud to offer the work of four accomplished Oaxacan carvers and several upcoming artists, whose collective artwork represents the largest selection of Oaxacan Handmade Woodcarvings available anywhere on the web. Every carving has been selected by hand based on its creativity, overall quality, and expression of cultural spirit.

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Oaxacan Woodcarvingby Zeny Fuentes

Oaxacan Woodcarving
by Zeny Fuentes

Item Number: ZF158
5 1/4"L x 5"W x 4 1/2"H

 
$149.00
Oaxacan Woodcarvingby Moises Cortes

Oaxacan Woodcarving
by Moises Cortes

Item Number: JC126
15"L x 7 1/2"W x 10"H

 
$259.00
Oaxacan Woodcarvingby Demetrio Cortes

Oaxacan Woodcarving
by Demetrio Cortes

Item Number: JC020
12"L x 8"W x 9"H

 
$399.00
Oaxacan Woodcarvingby Demetrio Cortes

Oaxacan Woodcarving
by Demetrio Cortes

Item Number: JC027
12"L x 11"W x 9"H

 
$469.00
Oaxacan Woodcarvingby Demetrio Cortes

Oaxacan Woodcarving
by Demetrio Cortes

Item Number: JC542
21"L x 8"W x 8"H

 
$595.00
Oaxacan Woodcarvingby Zeny Fuentes

Oaxacan Woodcarving
by Zeny Fuentes

Item Number: ZF250
8 1/2"L x 8"W x 7"H

 
$629.00
Oaxacan Woodcarvingby Zeny Fuentes

Oaxacan Woodcarving
by Zeny Fuentes

Item Number: ZF162
5 1/4"L x 5"W x 4 1/2"H

 
$149.00
Oaxacan Woodcarvingby Pablo Lopez

Oaxacan Woodcarving
by Pablo Lopez

Item Number: PL113
17 1/2"L x 3"W x 7"H

 
$289.00
Oaxacan Woodcarvingby Moises Cortez

Oaxacan Woodcarving
by Moises Cortez

Item Number: JC199
16"L x 8"W x 13 1/2"H

 
$399.00

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