Hippopotamus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving reptileExceptional one piece hippopotamus wood carving by the Melchor family. Hand carved out of copal wood at their workshop outside of Oaxaca city and painted with fine detail. The cheerful expression and vibrant Zapotec patterns make this a work of Mexican folk art that really stands out! Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico. Length Height Width: 9. 5" x 5. 5" x 4. 5"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist
Oaxacan wood carving made from a single piece of copal wood
Vibrant one-of-a-kind elephant alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of a solid piece of copal wood and painted with a combination of Zapotec and floral patterns
An excellent work of art by a young up-and-coming team of artists
Fierce jaguar alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca
Expertly carved at their workshop in Oaxaca out of copal wood which was sourced in the surrounding fields
Fantastic one-piece monkey alebrije wood carving by the Roque family in Oaxaca
Mexico Length/Height/Width: 12" x 4
Exquisite owl by husband & wife duo Jose Clavo and Magaly Fuentes
natural adhesive made from beeswax & pine resinIncludes written description and signature on back
Miniature gasshopper Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving
The monkey being carried by the armadillo represents the friendship and support among land animals that is celebrated and highly regarded by the ancient Zapotec people
Carved out of copal wood which is sustainably sourced in the surrounding fields of the town of San Martin Tilcajete
