Masterpiece Heron - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving squirrel

Masterpiece Heron - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving squirrelBeautiful heron alebrije wood carving by the Melchor family. Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood at their workshop just outside of Oaxaca city in the town of San Martin Tilcajete which is where most of the top Oaxacan wood carvers reside. The painting was very finely done with vibrant colors and intricate Zapotec patterns. An excellent work of art! Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length Width: 12" x 4. 25" x 3. 5" Material: Copal wood

This octopus sculpture was made with sustainably sourced copal wood using techniques that have been passed down over generations

The carving was very well done with perfect proportions and a cheerful look on the ostriches face

Length/Height/Width: 9" x 9" x 8"

Length/Width/Depth: 17" x 10" x 7"

5" x 4"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

Only machetes

Length/Height/Width: 16" x 15" x 19" (Detachable tail

Expertly handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with fine detail

Time to complete: 11 months

Miniature gasshopper Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving

& acrylic paint

The motion in his stride captured in this carving and the detail in the painting is wonderful and brings life to the copal wood