Exceptional Coyote - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving decorMasterpiece howling coyote 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
This blue cat wood carving also known as "alebrije" was carved and painted in the small town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca Mexico by the Hernandez family which is one of the 7 original families who popularized the art of wood-carving
An exceptional piece of Mexican folk art
An excellent piece of Mexican folk art
Fantastic Zapotec opossum wood carving by the Hernandez family in Oaxaca
Exceptional owl sculpture by the very talented Roque family at their workshop in Oaxaca
Length/Width/Depth: 21" x 25" x 13"
Mexico Length/ Height/ Width: 6
Susano & Tibida are excellent self taught artists who are now bringing their children into their craft by slowly teaching them the skills that they have honed over the years
MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 13" x 6
Beautiful otter wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in San Martin Tilcajete
Fantastic "Zapotec Fishes" by the very talented Mandarin family
Exceptional one-piece eagle alebrije wood carving made in Oaxaca
