Pegasus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving boarExceptional mystical pegasus alebrije wood carving. Handcrafted at the workshop of the Roque family where each member has mastered a specific part of the artistic process. From the carving, sanding, prepping, & painting, each family member adds their special touch with the final product being this gorgeous pegasus. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 7. 5" x 7" x 5. 5" Material: Copal wood (detachable wings & tail) Signed by the artist
An excellent piece that would be great for adding to the Easter spirit
The Fuentes family is one of the original families to popularize this art form having started with the late Epifanio Fuentes
Excellent chameleon alebrije by the Calvo family at their workshop in the small town of San Martin Tilcajete just outside of Oaxaca city in Mexico
Ox & yoke yunta dia de los muertos skull folk art handcrafted and signed by the workshop of the Paredes family of Puebla
Handcrafted from the wood of the sacred copal tree and decorated with ancient Zapotec patterns
Mexico Length/Height/Width: 17" x 7" x 10" Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tusks)Signed by the artist
5" x 7" x 6"
Handcrafted out of copal wood and painted with great detail using Zapotec patterns
Time to complete: 12 months
Exquisite cat alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family in Oaxaca Mexico
Length/Height/Width: 6" x 4" x 3
Height/Length/Width: 17" x 14