More product informationEl Tona Mantis religiosa es una pieza con mucho simbolismo ya que en distintas culturas son una conexión con el mundo de los espíritus. Su mismo nombre nos indica que el insecto realiza la acción de rezar, ya que sus brazos delanteros hacen parecer que ora.
Hand-painted Copal wood carving.
At Legacy Mexican Art we collaborate with artisans who have an ecological conscience, so every time they cut down a tree, they plant more trees to maintain a balance with the environment.
Dimensions: 31 x 20 x H. 41 cm.
Shipping included to all of Mexico.
Este Tona fue realizado en San Martín Tilcajete y viene firmado por el artista.
Oaxaca Legacy
In Oaxaca, there has always been a tradition of carving figures of surreal animals in wood, in fact they are known as the Tonas or nahuales.
The Tonas or Nahuales are unique and surreal pieces, you will hardly find an equal piece since they are figures from the artist's inspiration.
The Tonas in the Zapotec culture are spirits, which are also called Nahuales and serve as spiritual guides in the life of each person according to their date of birth.
Tracee L –
I have a love for mantises and I collect alebrijes. So, I when ALEBRIJE MANTIS RELIGIOSA showed up in a FB group I belong to, I had to have her! I contacted Legacymexicanart.com to get info on shipping to the U.S. and they immediately got back to me. Their communication was wonderful through the entire process. I was very impressed. When my new mantis arrived, I could not believe the care that was put into packing her for shipping. Once again, I’m very impressed. This mantis is absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful handmade quality. The painted designs are intricate and very well done. The colors are vivid and fun. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I feel blessed to have this beautiful piece in my collection.