Zapotec Hippopotamus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving gato

Zapotec Hippopotamus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving gatoWonderful hippo alebrije wood carving by the Morales family. Expertly carved out of copal wood which was sourced in the fields surrounding the town of Arrazola, Oaxaca. The painting is inspired by ancient Zapotec patterns which are found on ruins throughout Oaxaca and have great importance on Oaxacan culture. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 15. 5" x 7" x 8" Material: Copal wood (detachable tail) Signed by the artist

The painting is very finely done with ancient Zapotec patterns painted black over a blue base

Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail)

Length/ Height/Width: 15" x 11" x 8"

this piece took a total of 7 months to complete

5" x 7" (detachable tail)

The painting is inspired by ancient Zapotec patterns which are found on ruins throughout Oaxaca and have great importance on Oaxacan culture

An excellent piece with a lot of character and great form

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 4

for generations the inhabitants have developed the artisan work of "alebrijes" with this wood

The black marbles bring a sparkle to its eyes

Material: Copal wood

One-of-a-kind wood carving