{"product_id":"axolotl-wood-figurine","title":"Axolotl Figurine – Hand-Carved Wood | Mexican Salamander Animal Statue","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmiling, feathery-gilled, and utterly unique — the axolotl is Mexico's most beloved aquatic creature, and this hand-carved, hand-painted wooden figurine captures every bit of its charm. Crafted from ecological ash wood with a varnish finish by artisans in Ukraine, each piece is a small work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach figurine is individually hand-carved and hand-painted — no two are identical. Colors, grain, and brushwork vary slightly, making every piece one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecological ash wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved \u0026amp; hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0 in \/ 20.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.1 in \/ 10.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 in \/ 5.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to clean with a dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Axolotl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to the lake complex of Xochimilco near Mexico City — a creature deeply embedded in Aztec culture and Mexican identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName meaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e From Nahuatl \u003cem\u003eatl\u003c\/em\u003e (water) + \u003cem\u003exolotl\u003c\/em\u003e (dog or monster) — named after the Aztec god Xolotl, deity of lightning and death\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique trait:\u003c\/strong\u003e Axolotls never undergo metamorphosis — they remain in their larval aquatic form for life, a phenomenon called neoteny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperpower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remarkable regenerative ability — can regrow limbs, spinal cord tissue, and even parts of the brain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Critically endangered in the wild; a symbol of resilience and the fragility of natural ecosystems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxolotl lovers, amphibian collectors, and fans of Mexican art and culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf decor, desk displays, and nature-inspired interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique gift for birthdays, holidays, or anyone who adores these magical creatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere you can learn more about our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/pages\/returns-exchanges\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturns \u0026amp; exchanges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere you can learn more about our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/pages\/shipping\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-26b540be-7fff-4cda-aa32-f894aae5c0fd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso check out our collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/collections\/viking-statue\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViking statues. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Carving Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51134006362296,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/0566\/0600\/files\/5789847113557544931.jpg?v=1779286729","url":"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/products\/axolotl-wood-figurine","provider":"Art Carving Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}