Zapotec Dog - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving lemur

Zapotec Dog - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving lemurWonderful dog alebrije by the Fuentes family. Handcrafted out of copal wood which was sustainably sourced in the fields surrounding the town of San Martin Tilcajete where most of the alebrijes are created along with the town of San Antonio Arrazola. The painting was very well done with great choice of colors and fine detail incorporating Zapotec patterns which have a lot of meaning and significance in Oaxacan culture. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height

Length/Height/Width: 15" x 3" x 10

5" x 9" x 8"

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

A truly spectacular piece

Fantastic sitting chihuahua by top Oaxacan artist Narciso Gonzalez

Shark alebrije wood carving by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

75" x 9" x 8

Length/Height/Width: 12" x 3" x 10"

Exceptional Dia De Los Muertos skull wood carving by the very talented Roque family at their workshop Oaxaca

This beautiful piece was made using thousands of beads placed one-by-one onto the coyote body which is made of resin

Orange Armadillo Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving handcrafted from copal wood

One of the most exquisite samples of Oaxacan artisans' expertise in carving animals (tonas)