Wood

The wood carving technique to make decorative objects begins in Mexico with sacred art. In some parts of this country, carnivals are held where wooden masks are used to represent biblical passages. It begins with a thick and rough piece of wood, which is cut with a machete until it has a final figure that is detailed with gouges and knives to finish with sandpaper. The wood has to go through drying and decontamination processes to avoid further damage. Wood carving is of great importance and can be classified into sacred art, furniture, decoration and ritual art.