Purple Jaguar Head - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving penguinPurple jaguar head handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca Mexico. Expertly crafted out of sustainably sourced copal wood, which is native to Oaxaca and the preferred wood of most artists in the region. The painting is absolutely superb with hundreds of extremely fine lines and patterns inspired by Zapotec symbols. Length Height Width: 7. 5" x 6. 5" x 7" Features: Copal wood Hand crafted item Signed by
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Armadillo alebrije wood carving by Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes
Even the folds in the clothing have been carved
This spotted fox wood carving also known as "alebrije" was carved and painted in the small town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca Mexico by the Hernandez family which is one of the 7 original families who popularized the art of wood-carving
Time to complete: 12 months
A great piece with fine detail that would make a great addition to any art collection
An exceptional and unique piece
Length/Height/Width: 7" x 4" x 2"
Miniature gasshopper Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving
This incredible work of art was made over the span of several months and is handcrafted out of copal wood
The Hernandez family is one of the original 7 families to popularize the art of wood carving in Oaxaca and continues to create some of the most beautiful pieces in Oaxaca to this day
Beautiful deer alebrije wood carving by husband and wife team Jesus & Roxana Hernandez from the town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca
