{"product_id":"chuspata-ox-head-trophy-no-frame-ard-14","title":"Chuspata Trophy Goat Head","description":"\u003cp\u003eA horned goat woven entirely from chuspata reed harvested along the shores of Lake Pátzcuaro. The elongated horns, ears, and rounded body are formed without wire, wood, or supporting structure — only handwoven fiber. A rare example of sculptural basketry from a tradition unique to Ihuatzio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20\" H x 13\" W x 10\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Chuspata Trophies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWoven in Ihuatzio on the shores of Lake Pátzcuaro, these remarkable animal forms are made entirely from chuspata, an aquatic reed harvested from the shallow waters of the lake. Long used throughout the region for basketry and utilitarian objects, the material is transformed here into sculptural forms unique to this small weaving community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes these pieces extraordinary is their construction. Each trophy is created entirely through the weaving itself, with no wire, wood, or hidden armature beneath the surface. Every curve, horn, ear, and contour is formed solely by the skill of the maker and the structure of the weave.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced in very limited numbers and found almost nowhere outside the region, these works exist somewhere between basketry, sculpture, and folk art. Their quiet presence and remarkable craftsmanship reflect one of the most distinctive traditions of the Lake Pátzcuaro basin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomingo de Ramos — Market Find\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Domingo de Ramos tianguis in Uruapan, Michoacán is one of Mexico’s most celebrated popular art markets. These pieces were not entered in competition — they were found by Raul Cabra, curator and founder of La Embajada, through direct conversation with the makers. Chosen not just for the object, but for the person behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Handmade Pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted by hand using techniques passed down through generations of master artisans. Variations in color, texture, and finish are inherent to the process — each piece is, by nature, one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Embajada Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51247902556445,"sku":"ARD-14","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1185\/4109\/files\/goat1.jpg?v=1780113264","url":"https:\/\/laembajada.shop\/products\/chuspata-ox-head-trophy-no-frame-ard-14","provider":"La Embajada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}