Black Bear - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving - Nestor Melchor oaxaxa

Black Bear - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving - Nestor Melchor oaxaxaMasterpiece black bear alebirije wood carving by Nestor Melchor & Leticia Fabian. Expertly carved by hand at their workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico and painted with exceptionally fine detail that incorporates ancient Zapotec patterns which are very important in Oaxacan culture and their art. Time to complete: 8 months Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 10 x 5. 5 x 4. 5 Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

Hand crafted item

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 25" x 24" x 11"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

Made in Jalisco

The fine detail in the painting incorporates a wide range of Zapotec symbols which can be seen throughout the Zapotec ruins in Oaxaca and have a great presence in Oaxacan culture

Exquisite cat alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family in Oaxaca Mexico

Beautiful blue cat by the Jimenez family at their workshop in Oaxaca

A wonderful statement piece

Blue cat alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family in Oaxaca Mexico

Length/Height/Width: 8" x 9" x 6

Carved out of a single piece of copal wood which is extremely impressive given the curve in the tail the size of the wings

Each piece is removable for safe shipping from the flower petals to the mushrooms

5" (detachable fippers)Material: Copal wood & Acrylic PaintSigned by the artist