Mario Castellanos: Rattlesnake Woodcarving Oaxacan woodcarving

Mario Castellanos: Rattlesnake Woodcarving Oaxacan woodcarvingStriking one piece rattlesnake by artist Mario Castellanos. Mario has been creating excellent woodcarvings for many years. He is considered the master creator of lizards, iguanas, and snakes, among other figures. Superbly carved one piece (detachable tongue) with so much movement and energy, this snake is a work of art. The painting and design by Mario's wife, Reyna, can't be any better! Origin: Oaxaca Dimensions: 7''Tall 5. 5''Long 5. 5''Wide

The whiskers

rows of circles

controlled explosion of color

framed in red and black

making the reading experience itself a pleasure

Hand-carved by the talented Oaxacan artist Jorge Vazquez

Luis Pablo signs his work with a small hand-painted candle

known for his whimsical animal cyclists

The wide tail and wings are divided into colorful “panels

like a lizard who has found the best warm rock and has no plans to move

embodies intuition

and more and more impressive the longer you look