Masterpiece Rattlesnake - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving tilcajete

Masterpiece Rattlesnake - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving tilcajeteExceptional rattlesnake alebrije wood carving made in Oaxaca, Mexico. This beautiful work of art was handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood. Copal wood is sustainably sourced in the fields surrounding the small towns of San Martin Tilcajete & Arrazola and is the wood of choice for wood carvers in Oaxaca. Many months went into creating this exceptional piece. From curing, carving, sanding & painting the wood. An alebrije can take up to 15

Fantastic dragon alebrije wood carving by Susano Morales and family

Fantastic cat alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family in Oaxaca Mexico

*Copal wood (detachable wings

The piece was decorated with ancient Zapotec symbols using natural dyes and acrylic paint

The painting is superb on this unique piece and the selected colors really make it stand out

The perfect proportions in the carving and the detail in the painting really make this piece stand out

Fabulous one-piece iguana wood carving by the Fuentes family workshop

5" x 9" x 4

Height/Length/Width: 20" x 11" x 9"

Vibrant fox by the very talented Ivan & Mayte Fuentes

Carved out of copal wood and pained with great detail

Masterfully carved alebrije crab made entirely by hand out of copal wood