Carnival Swing - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture nativity

Carnival Swing - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture nativityWonderful carnival swing alebrije wood carving by the Roque family workshop. Give this beautiful piece a twist and see the five carved animals go around. Such a beautiful piece from a great family. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length Width: 9" x 6. 5" x 6. 5" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

After all cracks are filled

This red cat wood carving also known as "alebrije" was carved and painted in the small town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca Mexico by the Hernandez family which is one of the 7 original families who popularized the art of wood-carving

Masterpiece one-piece rabbit alebrije wood carving

Exceptional bull alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan carver Susano Morales

Exceptionally large tiger alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan carver Susano Morales

Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail)

Exceptional one-piece horse alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico

Height/Length/Width: 17" x 10

Length/Height/Width: 10" x 9

Height/Length/Width: 8" x 6

Small cougar head by top Oaxacan carver and painter Nestor Melchor and his wife Leticia Fabian

Length/Height/Width: 14" x 11" x 5"