Vibrant Fox - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving gato

Vibrant Fox - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving gatoMagnificent Zapotec fox handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family in Oaxaca Mexico. Expertly carved out of sustainably sourced copal wood in the valleys of Oaxaca. The painting was very well done with hundreds of extremely fine lines and patterns inspired by ancient Zapotec motifs. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 9. 5" x 8. 5" x 5" Handcrafted out of copal wood Signed by the artist

Length/Height/Width: 12" x 6

The detail in the carving is a result of years of practice using the tools of traditional wood carvers which include gouges

5" x 4" x 5"

5" x 7" x 9"

Black dog alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in San Martin Tilcajete

The technique that does into carving is passed down through generations which master the use of rustic tools such as machetes and chisels to achieve the works of art we know as alebrijes as well as "tonas" & "nahuales"

Height/Length/Width: 12" x 9" x 5"

Zapotec snail alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan carver Susano Morales

A true museum quality piece

Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable ears)

Very creative piece handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family in Oaxaca Mexico

Jose & Magaly are young but have quickly gained a very large following for their detailed carvings