Large Powerful Bull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving jacobo maria angeles

Large Powerful Bull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving jacobo maria angelesIncredible bull alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family. This piece was expertly carved out of copal wood (which is sustainably sourced in Oaxaca) and painted with very fine detail at the Sosa workshop in Oaxaca where several family members participate in the making of alebrijes. From the sourcing of the perfect piece of wood, carving, fixing wood imperfections and knots, sanding and finally painting; there are many steps and procedures that go into

Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood by Jose and given a great form and posture with the front leg slightly raised and head turning back

Owl alebrije wood carving by the husband & wife duo Damian & Beatriz Morales of Arrazola

Beautiful eagle alebrije wood carving by husband & wife duo Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes

Origin: Arrazola

Height/Length/Width: 7" x 7

His wife Tibida is an incredible painter and decorated this unique piece with her signature vibrant colors and traditional Zapotec inspired pattern

25" x 6" x 6"

An excellent piece with a lot of character and great form

Hand carved out of copal wood and painted with Eleazar signature style

This blue spotted wolf 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

Deer alebrije wood carving handcrafted by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

The bright colors along with the intricate design make their pieces really stand out from the rest