{"product_id":"oaxacan-armadillo-signed-elena-julian","title":"Hand-Carved Oaxacan Armadillo | Signed by Elena Julian","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmored in Art\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its intricate segmented shell and expressive detail, this hand-carved armadillo is a standout signed original by Oaxacan artist \u003cstrong\u003eElena Julian\u003c\/strong\u003e. Stretching 7\" from nose to tail, it's a beautifully crafted piece that brings the humor and imagination of Zapotec folk art into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Art of Oaxacan Wood Carving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePronounced \u003cem\u003eWah-HAH-kan\u003c\/em\u003e, these beloved carvings originate from tiny villages in the state of Oaxaca — homeland of the Zapotec people. Each figure is shaped from \u003cstrong\u003eCopal wood\u003c\/strong\u003e harvested from the surrounding hills, carved with machetes and pocket knives, then hand-sanded and painted with extraordinary detail. A single piece can take up to a full week to complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artists draw on myth, imagination, and the natural world to bring their figures to life — no two pieces are ever identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Collector's Investment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned works by named Oaxacan artists are among the most sought-after pieces in the folk art world, and many have appreciated significantly in value over time. This is not just a decorative object — it is a signed original artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\" long (to end of tail) × 2.5\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved Copal wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elena Julian (signed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind:\u003c\/strong\u003e No two pieces are alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Earthview","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48632850841792,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/4435\/4972\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-17141743.png?v=1784323251","url":"https:\/\/galleriaoccidental.com\/products\/oaxacan-armadillo-signed-elena-julian","provider":"Galleria  ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}