Lechuza Priest Snail • Authentic Oaxacan Carving made

• Authentic Oaxacan Carving made from Treasured Copal Wood

• Multi-Piece carving 11 pieces

and Mayans feared owls as they recognized them as gatekeepers of the underworld

Let yourself be enchanted by the elegance and exclusivity of this magnificent creature

this Verdurous crocodile showcases the Arrazola painting process with incredible detail

Lechuza Priest Snail • Authentic Oaxacan Carving made'Owl Man'. Olmecs, Aztecs, and Mayans feared owls as they recognized them as gatekeepers of the underworld. Associated with rain, maize, and death the Owl sect of sorcerers were revered. Avelino took the approach of making this figurines aesthetic to resemble an unearthed temple artifact. While it looks to be made of stone or pottery is actually carved Copal wood. Amazing collectors choice piece. Carved by Hand and Meticulously Sanded Tenaciously