Lauro Ramirez: Turkey Woodcarving

This cheerful turkey by Oaxaca woodcarving artist Lauro Ramírez is full of personality and festive charm! Hand-carved from copal wood and bursting with color, it proudly shows off its patterned feathers in fiery reds, yellows, and blues. Lauro’s detailed brushwork gives the piece life and movement—almost as if it’s ready to strut around the celebration! The turkey is originally indigenous to Mexico. The Spanish-colonial sources note it was domesticated and present in markets in the Aztec era Origin: Oaxaca Dimensions: 8''Tall 6''Long 5''Wide