Zapotec Raccoon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving bead

Zapotec Raccoon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving beadOrigin: Oaxaca, Mexico Time to complete: 6 monthsLength Height Width: 11" x 5. 5" x 5"Material: Single piece of copal woodSigned by the artist on the bottom. Signed certificate of authenticity included. This special piece of Oaxacan Alebrije art was hand carved and painted using the wood of the copal tree (Bursera) which grows around the communities of San Martin Tilcajete and San Antonio Arrazola, towns in the Zapotec region of the State of Oaxaca,

Beautifully carved and painted blue elephant alebrije wood carving by the very talented Oaxacan artist Narciso Gonzalez

5" x 7" x 3" (detachable tail)

Length/Height/Width: 7

Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood

Zapotec panther alebrije wood carving by the very talented Roque family

25" x 5"Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artistOrigin: Oaxaca

Meticulously crafted out of a solid piece of copal wood by Nestor and decorated with fine detail by Leticia

And the painting is over the top with every inch being covered with great detail

Wonderful flamingo alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

Copal branches are used for carvings in order to preserve the life of the tree and ensure a plentiful source of wood for generations to come

5" x 6" x 5"

Mexico Height/Length/Width: 11