Barro Negro (Mexican Black Clay): Skull Gabriela Sosa

Barro Negro (Mexican Black Clay): Skull Gabriela SosaFantastic Mexican barro negro sculpture from the Doa Rosa family workshop ."Barro negro" translates from Spanish to "black clay". This clay is found in only one place in the world San Bartolo Coyotepec in Oaxaca. Here, the clay is excavated from the ground, molded, and pit fired. Its glossy finish is achieved by polishing the clay with quartz stone before firing. This technique was invented and perfected by Doa Rosa, a ceramics artisan, in the 1950's

Bighorn sheep wood carving by the husband & wife duo Damian & Beatriz Morales of Arrazola

5" x 4" x 6"

Chameleon alebrije wood carving by master craftsman Eleazar Morales in Oaxaca

5" x 4" x 3"

5" x 3" x 2"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

A top wood carving family known for their Zapotec inspired patterns and vivid colors

Alebrijes are magical and colorful creations made out of copal wood in Oaxaca

Black owl alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico

Jesus & Roxana have won numerous awards throughout Mexico for their beautiful and innovative pieces

Excellent nahual ram and iguana alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

Fierce elephant alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Arrazola

Height/Width/Length: 9" x 13" x 9"