Day of The Dead Skull (Pink) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving cougar

Day of The Dead Skull (Pink) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving cougarExceptional piece of Mexican folk art by the Roque family in Oaxaca. This Day of the Dead skull was carved out of copal wood which is sustainably sourced in the surrounding fields of the town of San Martin Tilcajete. The carving is so well done and even has a jaw that can move up and down. The painting is very finely done the Zapotec patterns which are very important in Oaxacan culture and in their artwork. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width:

Monkey & Eagle Nahual fusion alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

The copal tree is native to Oaxaca and is the wood of choice for most carvers

Height/Length/Width: 18" x 12" x 9"

Masterpiece one-piece raccoon alebrije wood carving

Their whimsical carving and vibrant painting style

5" x 13" x 4"

Wonderful hippo alebrije wood carving by the Morales family

Height/Length/Width: 12" x 9" x 5"

Mexico Height/Length/Width: 10

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

Susano is the brother of another very well known carver Eleazar Morales

This alebrije would be a fantastic addition to any collection