Masterpiece Dragon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Quetzalcoatl

Masterpiece Dragon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving QuetzalcoatlExceptional dragon alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family which creates some of the most jaw dropping works of art in Oaxaca. This piece was delicately carved out of copal wood which was sourced in the fields surrounding the town of San Martin Tilcajete. The many small and complex details that went into this piece make it one of our premier collection pieces. An excellent work of Mexican folk art! Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 26" x 16"

Height/Length/Width: 14" x 12

Length/Height/Width: 19

Masterpiece goat alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

The Sosa family is one of the most innovative wood carving families in Oaxaca

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 7" x 2

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"

Length/Height/Width: 21" x 11" x 4

The detail and creativity that went into this piece is breathtaking

Expertly carved out of copal wood and painted with fine detail

Length/Height/Width: 6" x 4" x 7"

Exceptionally large roadrunner alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

Height/Length/Width: 11" x 9" x 13"