Charging Elephant - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Damian & Beatriz Morales

Charging Elephant - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Damian & Beatriz MoralesWonderful one piece elephant wood carving by top Oaxacan artists Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes. Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood by Jose and painted with fine detail by Magaly. The vibrant colors and Zapotec patterns make up a design style that the Fuentes family has come to be known for and is easily identifiable among Mexican folk art collectors. An excellent piece with great form and design! Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight Length

Beautiful bull alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico

5"Handcrafted out of copal wood Signed by the artist

This wood is considered to be sacred and is the wood of choice for artists in the region

A unique and fun piece to add to any art collection

Exquisite Zapotec jaguar alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by husband and wife artists Jesus & Roxana Hernandez in Oaxaca

Eleazar is known for his excellent carvings of wildlife and his attention to detail and color

5" (detachable tail & ears)

Beautiful squirrel alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in San Martin Tilcajete

Handcrafted out of copal wood at his workshop in Oaxaca

Length/Height/Width: 6" x 4" x 7"

Fantastic monkey with book alebrije wood carving by Jesus & Roxana Hernandez in Oaxaca

After the wood has been sufficiently dried carving can begin