Snail Giraffe Fusion - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving armadillo

Snail Giraffe Fusion - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving armadilloThis unique alebrije wood carving by the Morales family combines the head of a giraffe with the body and shell of a snail. The carving was exceptionally handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood using nothing more than chisels and knives and incorporating techniques passed down through generations. The finely painted designs were inspired by the ancient Zapotec ruins which are found throughout Oaxaca such as the Monte Alban ruins just outside of

Expertly carved out of locally sourced copal wood by Nicolas and painted with fine detail by Laura

This beautiful piece was carved out of a single large piece of copal wood by Lauro Ramirez and painted with exceptional detail and vibrant colors by his wife

Beautiful museum quality black goat alebrije wood carving

Length/Height/Width: 16" x 15" x 7" (detachable tail)

Exceptional howling coyote alebrije wood carving

Length/Height/Width: 19" x 10" x 6"

Masterpiece coyote alebrije wood carving handcrafted by Nestor Melchor & Leticia Fabian in Oaxaca

The tail curving around the leg to the front is the work of a true master carver

Materials: Wood panel

Exceptional otter alebrije by the Ramirez family at their workshop in Oaxaca

Length/Height/Width: 11" x 3

Fantastic one-piece shark by the Ramirez family in Oaxaca