{"product_id":"oaxacan-elephant-by-carrillo-family","title":"Oaxacan Elephant Wood Carving by the Carrillo Family","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMajestic, Colorful \u0026amp; Full of Oaxacan Spirit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent elephant is hand-carved and painted by the \u003cstrong\u003eCarrillo Family\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEvery Wrinkle, Every Tusk, Painted by Hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved from Copal wood by the Carrillo Family of Oaxaca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted entirely by hand with vivid, imaginative color and pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn original artwork — no two pieces are identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.5\" high × 4.5\" long — a substantial, display-ready piece with real presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA proven collector's item with potential to appreciate in value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Symbol of Wisdom \u0026amp; Good Fortune\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarthView sources only the finest carvings directly from the best artists in the Oaxacan Valley — this is authentic folk art, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOaxacan is pronounced \"Wa-Haw-Ken.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earthview","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48625389797568,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/4435\/4972\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-16155528.png?v=1784243672","url":"https:\/\/galleriaoccidental.com\/products\/oaxacan-elephant-by-carrillo-family","provider":"Galleria  ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}