Zapotec Jaguar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving dante

Zapotec Jaguar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving danteGorgeous one piece alebrije wood carving by the Roque family workshop. This piece was spectacularly carved out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with a beautiful combination of vibrant colors and Zapotec patterns. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 10. 5" x 3. 75" x 3. 5" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

The drying process results in the wood splintering and cracking

Blue buffalo wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in San Martin Tilcajete

Zapotec owl alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan carver Susano Morales

Beautiful one-piece turtle alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with fine detail

"   - Nestor Melchor

Raccoon alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Arrazola

Length: 12"

drying and ultimately painting the bat

Fox alebrije wood carving by the Morales family from Arrazola

Expertly crafted out of sustainably sourced copal wood which is native to Oaxaca

A great addition to any collection

Time to complete: 9 months