Oaxacan Hedgehog Wood Carving by Calvo — Hand-Painted Zapotec Folk Art garden step by step illustrated instructions

step by step illustrated instructions and all the tools needed to assemble the model

A perfect introduction to Oaxacan folk art — or a delightful addition to an existing collection

angelic imagery

The intricate flower carving on the shell reveals the iridescent abalone beneath

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Oaxacan Hedgehog Wood Carving by Calvo — Hand-Painted Zapotec Folk Art garden step by step illustrated instructionsTiny in Size, Enormous in Character Meet your new favorite conversation piece. This enchanting Oaxacan hedgehog is hand carved from copal wood and painted with meticulous, fantastical detail by the Calvo family celebrated Zapotec artisans from the villages of Oaxaca, Mexico. At just 2 inches, it packs an extraordinary amount of personality into a very small package. Each figure takes up to a full week to complete. Artisans carve the basic shape using