Tall Cat - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving human skull

Tall Cat - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving human skullBeautiful tall cat handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family in Oaxaca, Mexico. The Sosa family creates some of the most breath taking pieces and this is definitely one of them. The carving is always so well proportioned with featured carved with precise detail. The painting is very finely done with desins inspired by ancient Zapotec motifs which are found in the ruins throughout Oaxaca. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight Length Width: 16. 5" x 11" x

A great piece of Mexican folk art by a great family of artists

The head and tail hand from inside the body and move around like a bobblehead

The creation of each work can take up to 15 months (depending on its dimensions and details)

Carved out of a large piece of wood with great detail and painted with Orlando's famous combination of Zapotec patterns and vibrant colors

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Height/Length/Width: 4

Wonderful goat wood carving by husband and wife team Jesus & Roxana Hernandez from the town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca

The facial expression and proportions along with the bright vibrant colors really make this piece stand out

Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood which is native to Oaxaca and sustainable sourced in the nearby fields of the Fuentes family workshop

The incredible detail in the painting along with the excellent carving really make this piece stand out as one of the best we have available

An exquisite example of Oaxacan wood carving folk art

Majestic coyote handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico