Zapotec Chihuahua - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving praying mantis

Zapotec Chihuahua - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving praying mantisExcellent Zapotec chihuahua handcrafted by the Morales family at their workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Beautifully carved and painted with traditional Zapotec patterns found on the ruins throughout Oaxaca. Length Height Width: 12. 5" x 8" x 5"Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artistOrigin: Oaxaca, Mexico

Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with exquisite detail

5"Material: Single piece of copal wood Signed by the artist

The carving and painting is wonderfully done with so many fine details throughout

Place flat on a shelf or table or hang on a wall

Length/Height/Width: 14" x 8" x 8"

Material: Copal wood (detachable antlers and tail)

Artist: Eleazar MoralesOrigin: Oaxaca

5" x 10" x 6"Copal wood (detachable fish)Signed by the artist

Beautiful dog alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Oaxaca

Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail and book)

The monkey being carried by the armadillo represents the friendship and support among land animals that is celebrated and highly regarded by the ancient Zapotec people

Carved out of copal wood (a tree that is native to Oaxaca) with expert precision