Grand Hand-Carved Jaguar Sculpture
A commanding three-dimensional piece depicting Guerrero’s sacred tecuani (jaguar), this hand-carved wooden sculpture features a dramatically open jaw set with individual fangs and Xalitla’s signature fine-line painting. Styled as a standalone tabletop display for consoles, mantels, or curated shelves, the piece is detailed with flowing side ribbons and traditional natural bristle accents along the brows and muzzle that lend rich organic texture to its fierce profile. This striking work of Náhuatl art brings mythic depth and sculptural presence to any interior space.
Edition Notes:
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No. 01 (Pictured): Features a visible natural grain split along the lower jaw line from the organic drying process of raw zompantle wood—offered at a reduced studio archive price.
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No. 02: Hand-painted in the same master style and dimensions as pictured, with an intact, uncracked wooden surface.
- Dimensions: 7.5"W x 6.5H x 7.5"D (approx.)
- Origin: Xalitla, Guerrero, México
- Artisans: Óscar and Carlos López Mota
- Material: 100% Hand-Carved Zompantle Wood, Hand-Painted Mineral & Acrylic Pigments, Natural Bristle Accents, Satin Ribbons, Metal Bells
Handcrafted in Xalitla, Guerrero, this piece was created by brothers Óscar and Carlos López Mota. As third-generation Náhuatl artists guided from childhood by their grandparents, Óscar and Carlos mastered wood carving, amate paper painting, and clay sculpture from an early age. In Guerrero, wooden mask making is a revered ceremonial tradition deeply tied to indigenous village life, ritual dances, and seasonal agricultural rites—historically hand-carved from soft native woods like zompantle. In Xalitla, this sculptural art form transforms into a vivid storytelling canvas, where the Mota brothers paint intricate, miniature scenes and mesmerizing fine-line patterns in luminous detail. Today, as recognized community leaders, they actively teach their craft to new generations, preserving the rich Náhuatl cultural legacy of the Alto Balsas region.
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