Mazateco Otter Panthera 3" tall x 2" L

3" tall x  2" L (Small)

showcasing beautiful patterns at different angles

12" L x 9" tall (Medium-Large)

The Sosa family perfected and evolved them to what you see here

creating striking interplay of light and shadow

Mazateco Otter Panthera 3" tall x 2" LThis captivatingly intricate and lively river otter is skillfully crafted from one solid block of copal wood. Various shades of red and blue create Zapotec designs reminiscent of the renowned rug weaving and themes found on pottery in nearby villages. Hand Carved Using Traditional Tools and Methods Thoroughly Sanded to a Porcelain Finish Painstakingly Painted by Hand Confidently Signed by the Artist Veritable Oaxacan Carving made from prized Copal