Majestic, Colorful & Full of Oaxacan Spirit
This magnificent elephant is hand-carved and painted by the Carrillo Family, celebrated folk artists from the Oaxacan Valley of Southern Mexico — where the ancient Zapotec tradition of Copal wood carving transforms the grandeur of the natural world into something wonderfully vivid and alive.
Every Wrinkle, Every Tusk, Painted by Hand
The elephant's broad, textured form is a natural canvas for the Carrillo Family's extraordinary detail work. Starting with raw Copal wood from the hills surrounding the valley, they shape each piece by hand with machetes and pocket knives before spending days hand-sanding and painting every surface — trunk, ears, tusks, and body — in bold, fantastical color and intricate pattern that brings this gentle giant to life.
- Hand-carved from Copal wood by the Carrillo Family of Oaxaca
- Painted entirely by hand with vivid, imaginative color and pattern
- An original artwork — no two pieces are identical
- 6.5" high × 4.5" long — a substantial, display-ready piece with real presence
- A proven collector's item with potential to appreciate in value
A Symbol of Wisdom & Good Fortune
The elephant is a universal symbol of strength, wisdom, and good luck — and in the hands of the Carrillo Family, it becomes something truly extraordinary. Whether displayed on a mantle, bookshelf, or as the centerpiece of an Oaxacan folk art collection, this piece brings warmth, color, and story to any space.
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."