Large Black Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving insect

Large Black Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving insectFabulous owl handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico. Expertly crafted out of sustainably sourced copal wood which is native to Oaxaca and the preferred wood of most artists in the region. The painting is absolutely superb with hundreds of extremely fine lines and patterns inspired by Zapotec symbols. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length Width: 16" x 15. 5" x 6" Handcrafted out of copal wood Signed by the artist

This wonderful work of art was carved out of copal wood which is sustainably sourced in the surrounding fields of the town of San Martin Tilcajete

Fantastic retablo wooden box with a scene of a mariachi playing the violin for the Virgin of Guadalupe in the background

Whimsical rabbit alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Arsenio Morales

The Zapotec theme of the design is representative of the ancient culture the people of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca still practice and depict in their artworks

5" x 7" x 6"

Bear with fish alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by top artist Orlando Mandarin in Oaxaca

soul-filled artistry signed by the maker

this piece took a total of 6 months to complete

Wonderful goat wood carving by husband and wife team Jesus & Roxana Hernandez

Colorful owl alebrije wood carving by the Ramirez family

Handcrafted out of copal wood at their workshop which sources their wood in the fields surrounding their town of San Martin Tilcajete in the outskirts of Oaxaca city

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