Orange Shark - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving wood

Orange Shark - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving woodExceptional one piece shark by the Sosa family. Expertly carved out of copal wood which is sustainably sourced in the fields surrounding the town of San Martin Tilcajete. The unique design which incorporates vibrant colors and fine Zapotec inspired details is what makes the Sosa family one of the most sought after artists in Oaxaca. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 5. 5" x 3" x 2" Handcrafted out of copal wood Signed by the artist

The vibrant colors and intense facial expression really make this piece pop

Skull with insects dia de los muertos folk art handcrafted and signed by the workshop of the Paredes family of Puebla

Exceptional mini buffalo by the Melchor family workshop

Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with the signature Jimenez style which was the original family to start & popularize the art of wood carvings in Oaxaca

An excellent piece of Mexican folk art by one of Oaxacas most popular carvers

The thousands of beads were placed one-by-one onto a layer of natural glue which is made by the huichol people by mixing beeswax and pine resin

Carved out of a solid piece of copal wood and painted with the Sosa signature style

An exceptional piece for any art collection

Height/Length/Width: 18" x 16" x 6"

Beautifully painted jaguar head from the town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca

5" x 19" x 6"

This wonderful work of Mexican folk art was expertly carved out of copal wood using traditional techniques and tools such as machetes