Exceptional Iguana - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving mexici

Exceptional Iguana - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving mexiciBeautiful iguana alebrije wood carving by the Fuentes family at their workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood and decorated with the traditional Zapotec design which is highly inspired by the ancient Zapotec culture and the ruins found throughout the region. An exquisite example of Oaxacan wood carving folk art. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 9" x 5. 5" x 3. 5"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

Elegant owl alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family

Fantastic praying mantis alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

5"Copal wood (detachable ears)Signed by the artist

Handcrafted by the Roque family in Oaxaca

Notice how the tail is actually a friendly looking snake

Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail)

Length/Height/Width: 12" x 9

25"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

Purple hippopotamus alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

Exceptional Zapotec jaguar handcrafted by the very talented Morales family at their workshop in Oaxaca

Length/Height/Width: 8" x 5" x 2

His wife and son paint while Lauro does all of the carvings