Fantastic Iguana - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving quail

Fantastic Iguana - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving quailVery fine iguana wood carving by the Fuentes family at their workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Their pieces are some of the most sought after for their bright colors and exceptional detail. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 11. 5" x 3" x 9" Handcrafted out of copal wood Signed by the artist

Manuel Jimenez is credited with being the originator of the Oaxacan alebrije and is considered to be a "grand master" of Mexican folk art by the Fomento Cultural Banamex

5" x 9"Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail & tusks)Signed by the artist

contemporary color

Fantastic goat alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico

Length/ Height/Width: 12

Exceptional on-piece bighorn ram alebrije wood carving

Attached hook on the back allows for hanging on a wall or from a ceiling

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

Blue Zapotec octopus alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of sustainably sourced copal wood using techniques that have been passed down over generations

Length/Height/Width: 16" x 5" x 4

candle holders and many other diverse hand made works of art

Magaly is daughter of Epifanio Fuentes who is one of the original wood carvers in Oaxaca and helped popularize the art form