Blowfish With Passenger Turtle - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving praying mantis

Blowfish With Passenger Turtle - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving praying mantisBlowfish With Passenger Turtle alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales. Eleazar is known worldwide for his incredibly detailed and realistic animal wood carvings. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico. Length Height Width: 10. 5" x 7" x 10" (Detachable turtle & fins)Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood by Jose and given a great form and posture with the front leg slightly raised and head turning back

Such a beautiful piece from a great family of artists

Length: ~2

A normally fired ceramic piece using the same clay would instead result in a dull gray finish

fish and shells

Turtle alebrije wood carving handcrafted by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

The beautiful painting work makes this Oaxacan wood carving bull alebrije unique & valuable

The Huichol are a native people of Mexico who ingabit the Sierra Madre range and continue the traditions of their ancient ancestors who date back as far as 15

Beautifully painted with traditional Zapotec patterns

The painting was very well done and incorporates the melchor style of painting with ancient Zapotec patterns which have a great presence and importance in Oaxacan arts and culture

Eagle alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

The painting was very well done with patterns inspired by ancient Zapotec motifs