Monumental, Macabre & Magnificently Crafted
This is not a carving you walk past. At a striking 9" x 14", the Oaxacan skeleton burro by the Sosa family is one of the most dramatic and ambitious pieces in the Zapotec folk art tradition — a Día de los Muertos-inspired vision of the beloved burro, rendered in vivid, fantastical detail from head to hoof.
Hand-carved from copal wood using machetes and pocket knives, then painstakingly painted over the course of up to a full week, this piece represents the pinnacle of what Oaxacan artisans can achieve. Every bone, every brushstroke is a testament to the Sosa family's extraordinary skill and the mythic imagination at the heart of Zapotec culture.
For the Collector Who Wants the Extraordinary
- Handcrafted by the Sosa family — celebrated Zapotec folk artists from Oaxaca, Mexico
- Monumental 9" x 14" — a true large-scale centerpiece and conversation piece
- Intricate skeleton detail painted entirely by hand in vivid Oaxacan motifs
- Deeply rooted in Día de los Muertos tradition — celebratory, not somber
- A one-of-a-kind original — no two carvings are ever the same
- An investment-grade collector's piece with strong potential to appreciate in value
Whether displayed on a dedicated pedestal, a mantle, or as the anchor of a folk art collection, this skeleton burro will be the piece everyone remembers. Rare, remarkable, and utterly unforgettable.