Masterpiece Walrus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving skeleton

Masterpiece Walrus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving skeletonWalrus alebrije wood carving by the Morales family at their workshop in the small town of Arrazola just outside of Oaxaca city in Mexico. This town is known as being the place where these magical wooden creations are made and are known worldwide as alebrijes. The Morales family is one of the most popular and their pieces are sought after for the vibrance and delicate detail Their pieces incorporate Zapotec patterns which are inspired by the ancient

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

Exceptional alebrije carving by the very talented husband & wife duo Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes

This jaguar was carved out of copal wood by Jesus & painted by Roxana

5" x 11" x 8"Copal wood (detachable baby opossums)Signed by the artist

Arsenio also is the original Oaxacan alebrije artist to use marbles for the animals eyes

This magnificent piece is so well carved

5" x 6" Material: Copal wood (Detachable legs)Signed by the artist

Wonderful one-piece turtle wood carving by the Ramirez family workshop in Arrazola

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

Each of them did an exceptional job on this very creative piece

Fantastic one-piece goat alebrije wood carving by the very talented Roque family

The painting was very finely done with Zapotec patterns which have a great presence in Oaxacan art and culture