A Jewel of the Sea, Carved by Hand in Oaxaca
This vivid, hand-painted starfish is the work of the Diaz Family, celebrated folk artists from the Oaxacan Valley of Southern Mexico — a region renowned worldwide for its extraordinary Copal wood carvings and the living tradition of the Zapotec people.
Handcrafted from Start to Finish
Each piece begins as raw Copal wood harvested from the hills surrounding the valley, then shaped with machetes and pocket knives before being hand-sanded and painted in meticulous, fantastical detail. The Diaz Family brings the starfish to life with bold color and imaginative patterning — no two pieces are ever the same.
- Hand-carved from sacred Copal wood by the Diaz Family of Oaxaca
- Painted entirely by hand with vivid, one-of-a-kind detail
- An original artwork — no two pieces are identical
- Compact and display-ready at 3" × 3.5"
- A proven collector's item with potential to appreciate in value
Perfect for Collectors & Gift-Givers
Small in size but rich in story, this starfish makes a striking display piece, a meaningful gift, or the start of an Oaxacan folk art collection. EarthView sources only the finest carvings directly from the best artists in the valley — this is authentic folk art you won't find on a mass-market shelf.
Oaxacan is pronounced "Wa-Haw-Ken."