Masterpiece Turtle - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Donkey

Masterpiece Turtle - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving DonkeyMasterfully carved turtle alebrije made entirely by hand out of a single piece of copal wood. Carefully decorated in acrylic paint with the traditional design and pointillism of the region. One of the most exquisite samples of Oaxacan artisans' expertise in carving animals (tonas), nahuales and alebrijes. This is a piece made by hand so that its finish, decoration, and shape is unique as well as unrepeatable. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height

Skinny cat by Lauro Ramirez at his workshop in Oaxaca

The polishing of the clay compresses the surface which along with being fired at a lower temperature results in the shiny black surface we see in all barro negro pieces

Wonderfully carved and painted out of a single piece of copal wood

Beautiful friendly armadillo handcrafted out of a single large piece of copal wood by the Vidales family at their workshop in Oaxaca

Quetzalcoatl alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

Mexico by the Morales family workshop

5" x 13" x 8"

This armadillo sculpture was made with sustainably sourced copal wood using techniques that have been passed down over generations

Exquisite rhinoceros alebrije wood carving by Lauro Ramirez and his workshop in Oaxaca

Material: Copal wood (detachable flowers and bird)

Length/Width/Depth: 23" x 26" x 10"

5" x 3" x 8"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist