Striking, Sculptural & Impossible to Ignore
This extraordinary Oaxacan praying mantis is one of those pieces that stops people mid-sentence. At a commanding 9" x 5", it's large enough to anchor a shelf or tabletop display — and every inch is covered in the intricate, fantastical hand-painted patterns that define the finest Zapotec folk art. Crafted by the Blas family, master artisans from the villages of Oaxaca, Mexico, this is a serious collector's piece.
Each figure is shaped from copal wood using machetes and pocket knives, then hand-sanded and painted over the course of up to a full week. The artists draw on myth, magic, and imagination to bring each creature to vivid, almost supernatural life.
For the Collector Who Wants Something Truly Exceptional
- Handcrafted by the Blas family — master Zapotec folk artists from Oaxaca
- Carved from copal wood using traditional tools; painted entirely by hand
- Impressive 9" x 5" size — a genuine statement piece
- A one-of-a-kind original — no two carvings are ever the same
- Limited availability; pieces at this scale and quality are genuinely rare
- A museum-worthy gift for serious folk art collectors
Bold, beautiful, and brimming with the spirit of Oaxacan tradition — this praying mantis is the kind of piece collectors search years to find. Don't let it pass you by.