Day of The Dead Sugar Skull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving oaxaxa

Day of The Dead Sugar Skull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving oaxaxaExceptional piece of Mexican folk art by the Fuentes family in Oaxaca. This Day of the Dead skull was carved out of copal wood which is sustainably sourced in the surrounding fields of the town of San Martin Tilcajete. The painting is very finely done with vibrant colors and Zapotec patterns which are inspired by those found on the ancient ruins in Oaxaca and are very important in Oaxacan culture to this day. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width:

Height/Length/Width: 9" x 9" x 5"

Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood at their workshop in Oaxaca

5" x 8" x 6"Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

A wonderful piece to add to any art collection

this whimsical piece blends the iconic form of the gorilla with the fantastical spirit of alebrijes — colorful creatures born from imagination and folklore

Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood at their workshop in Oaxaca and painted with exceptional detail

This piece was expertly handcrafted out of copal wood and painted with great detail by the Sosa family workshop in San Martin Tilcajete

Exceptional one-piece armadillo by the Fuentes family at their workshop in Oaxaca

Gorgeous shark alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artists Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes who are also married

They have really developed their own distinctive style of carving and painting that collectors admire

The skull measures 19" between horns

An excellent collectors piece