Wings of Color, Carved in Wood
With a breathtaking 7¾" wingspan and soaring 7" height, this magnificent butterfly by Oaxacan artist A. Blas is a true statement piece — hand-carved and painted with the vivid imagination and meticulous detail that defines the Blas family's celebrated work. Display it and watch it transform any room.
The Art of Oaxacan Wood Carving
Pronounced Wah-HAH-kan, these beloved carvings originate from tiny villages in the state of Oaxaca — homeland of the Zapotec people. Each figure is shaped from Copal wood 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.
The artists draw on myth, imagination, and the natural world to bring their figures to life — no two pieces are ever identical.
A Collector's Investment
Oaxacan carvings are increasingly sought after by collectors worldwide, and many pieces have appreciated significantly in value over time. Supply is inherently limited — each carving is a singular original.
- Dimensions: 7¾" wingspan × 7" tall (to antenna)
- Material: Hand-carved Copal wood
- Artist: A. Blas
- Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico
- One-of-a-kind: No two pieces are alike