Mini Dog - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving caballoMiniature Oaxacan alebrije wood carving. Alebrijes are magical and colorful creations made in Oaxaca, Mexico. Each carving is one of a kind and made entirely by hand. This miniature alebrije is a fantastic addition to any collection! Sizes of our mini alebrijes are approximately: 1. 5" 2. 5" Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Handcrafted out of copal wood Hand painted
Very nice elephant alebrije wood carving by Ivan Fuentes and his family at their workshop in Oaxaca
Large bull by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca
This Day of the Dead skull was carved out of copal wood which is sustainably sourced in the surrounding fields of the town of San Martin Tilcajete
Blue buffalo wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in San Martin Tilcajete
5"Copal woodSigned by the artist
5"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist
Length/Height/Width: 10" x 6" x 6
The design in the painting waqs inspired by ancient Zapotec symbols which are very prevalent around Oaxaca and engrained in the culture
5" x 7"Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist
The detail in this piece is achieved over several days of carving with traditional tools such as machetes and small chisels to create precise details
Amazing blue Raccoon carved out of a single piece of copal wood
The painting was very finely done with Zapotec patterns which have a great presence in Oaxacan art and culture
