Double the Myth, Double the Mastery
This extraordinary two-headed dragon is hand-carved and painted by the Ruiz Family, celebrated folk artists from the Oaxacan Valley of Southern Mexico — where myth, magic, and the ancient Zapotec tradition of Copal wood carving come together in pieces that are unlike anything else in the world of folk art.
Nine Inches of Hand-Painted Mythical Power
Standing 9" tall and 7" long, this large two-headed dragon commands any space it occupies. The Ruiz Family begins with raw Copal wood from the hills surrounding the valley, shaping this complex, multi-headed form by hand with machetes and pocket knives before spending days hand-sanding and painting every scale, claw, and head in vivid, fantastical detail. Two heads mean twice the painting, twice the imagination, and twice the impact.
- Hand-carved from Copal wood by the Ruiz Family of Oaxaca
- Painted entirely by hand — every scale, claw, and both heads in intricate detail
- An original artwork — no two pieces are identical
- 9" tall × 7" long — a large, commanding display piece
- A rare collector's item with significant potential to appreciate in value
A Mythical Masterpiece for the Serious Collector
Two-headed dragons are among the most sought-after subjects in Oaxacan folk art — complex to carve, extraordinary to paint, and impossible to ignore on a shelf. The Ruiz Family's version is a testament to what happens when master craftspeople let their imagination run completely free.
EarthView sources only the finest carvings directly from the best artists in the Oaxacan Valley — this is authentic folk art, not a reproduction.
Oaxacan is pronounced "Wa-Haw-Ken."