{"product_id":"oaxacan-otter-by-leopoldo-rios","title":"Hand-Carved Oaxacan Otter | Folk Art by Leopoldo Rios","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Playful Spirit, Carved by Hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet this charming otter — a one-of-a-kind folk art sculpture hand-carved and painted by Oaxacan master artist \u003cstrong\u003eLeopoldo Rios\u003c\/strong\u003e. Full of personality and movement, this piece brings the magic of Southern Mexico's living art tradition 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 humor to bring their animals to life — no two pieces are ever identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Collector's Investment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOaxacan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" high × 2\" wide (body; tail not included)\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 Leopoldo Rios\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":48631749509312,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/4435\/4972\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-17101855.png?v=1784309048","url":"https:\/\/galleriaoccidental.com\/products\/oaxacan-otter-by-leopoldo-rios","provider":"Galleria  ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}