{"product_id":"oaxacan-owl-carrillo-family","title":"Oaxacan Owl Wood Carving by the Carrillo Family","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWise, Watchful \u0026amp; Painted in Vivid Oaxacan Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis striking owl 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 brings the spirit of the natural world to life in bold, imaginative color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEvery Feather, Painted by Hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe owl's round, feathered form is a perfect 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 feather, eye, and talon in vivid, fantastical pattern. The result is an owl that feels both ancient and wonderfully alive.\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 bold, intricate feather detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn original artwork — no two pieces are identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.5\" tall × 3\" wide — a beautifully proportioned display piece\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 for Any Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe owl has long been a symbol of wisdom, mystery, and good fortune across cultures — and in the hands of the Carrillo Family, it becomes a vivid, one-of-a-kind work of art. Perfect for a bookshelf, desk, or as part of a growing Oaxacan folk art collection, this piece brings depth and character to any display.\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":48625400709312,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/4435\/4972\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-16162220.png?v=1784244231","url":"https:\/\/galleriaoccidental.com\/products\/oaxacan-owl-carrillo-family","provider":"Galleria  ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}