Masterpiece Pegasus Horse - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving blow fish

Masterpiece Pegasus Horse - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving blow fishBeautiful pegasus alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico. Expertly crafted out of sustainably sourced copal wood which is native to Oaxaca. The painting is absolutely superb with hundreds of extremely fine lines and patterns inspired by Zapotec symbols. Each feather on the wings was individually carved and is detachable for safe shipping. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length Width: 11" x 8. 5" x 11"

25" x 4" (detachable tail and tusks)

Wonderful Zapotec koala alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

Expertly carved out of a single large piece of copal wood and painted with very fine detail

Beautiful one-piece deer wood carving by the Sosa family workshop in San Martin Tilcajete

Length/ Height/Width: 15" x 6

Exceptional bull alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan carver Susano Morales

At first glance you might think the body was painted with a fine paint brush but the detailing was actually done by burning the wood with a hot pointed piece of metal

This is to prevent breaking during transport

Exceptional one-piece horse alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico

5" x 6" x 3

Whimsical donkey alebrije wood carving by the  Hernandez family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico

The patterns on the back are from the ancient Zapotec culture which is very engrained in the culture of Oaxaca and is the inspiration of many artists in the region