{"product_id":"oaxacan-praying-mantis-ramirez-family","title":"Oaxacan Praying Mantis Wood Carving by the Ramirez Family","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNature's Most Dramatic Insect, Reimagined in Copal Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis striking praying mantis is hand-carved and painted by the \u003cstrong\u003eRamirez Family\u003c\/strong\u003e, master folk artists from the Oaxacan Valley of Southern Mexico — where the ancient Zapotec tradition of Copal wood carving has been passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWeeks of Skill in Every Inch\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece begins with raw Copal wood from the hills surrounding the valley, shaped by hand using machetes and pocket knives. The Ramirez Family then hand-sands and paints every surface with vivid, fantastical detail — bringing the mantis's angular form and dramatic posture to life in a way no machine ever could.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved from Copal wood by the Ramirez Family of Oaxaca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted entirely by hand with bold, imaginative color and pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn original artwork — no two pieces are identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.5\" × 3\" — a dynamic, display-ready size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sought-after collector's piece with proven appreciation in value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Statement Piece for Any Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe praying mantis is one of the most dramatic subjects in Oaxacan folk art — its angular limbs and poised stance translate beautifully into the whimsical, colorful style the Ramirez Family is known for. Whether displayed on a shelf, desk, or in a curated collection, this piece commands attention.\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":48624860070080,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/4435\/4972\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-16125529.png?v=1784235838","url":"https:\/\/galleriaoccidental.com\/products\/oaxacan-praying-mantis-ramirez-family","provider":"Galleria  ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}