Isabel Fabian: Gorgeous Giraffe Oaxaca Woodcarving books warm brown

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a beautiful nod to the caña de azúcar arches that traditionally frame the entrance to an ofrenda

The figure was created by artist Cesar Melchor

each figure drawn with the sgraffito technique

carrying fragments up to twenty times its own weight back to the colony without a moment's hesitation

Isabel Fabian: Gorgeous Giraffe Oaxaca Woodcarving books warm brownMagnificent giraffe wood sculpture by top Oaxaca alebrije artist Isabel Fabian. This giraffe has such a graceful and elegant form! Isabel is undoubtedly one of the most talented painters in Oaxaca today. The painting and coloring are superb! The giraffe symbolizes clarity of vision, spiritual connection, and the strength found in gentleness. Its towering form and serene presence represent the ability to see the bigger picture and navigate life with