Masterpiece Elephant - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving tilcajete

Masterpiece Elephant - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving tilcajeteExcellent elephant by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Carved out of wood of the sustainably sourced copal tree which is the wood of choice for carvers in Oaxaca due to its humidity. The humidity of the wood allows for a higher level of detail in the wood which is evident in this very detailed piece. The movement of the trunk and the ears give this elephant a dominating look and the vibrant colors really make it stand out. An excellent

Fantastic chihuahua alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca

Length/Height/Width: 12" x 6" x 6"

These grecas patterns are so meticulously and finely painted with agave thorns which is used instead of a brush in order to provide the fine lines that a traditional brush can't produce

5" x 11" x 6" Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Exceptional wood carving by Gaspar Calvo

Each quill was individually painted and placed into the body which was carved out of a single block of copal wood

Blue jaguar head handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in San Martin Tilcajete

Length/Height/Width: 12" x 11" x 5"

A wonderful statement piece

Height/Length/Width: 8" x 6

Magaly is the younger daughter of famed artist and one the original wood carvers in Oaxaca Epifanio Fuentes

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 7" x 6" x 6"Material: Single piece of copal woodSigned by the artist