Elegant Large Dog - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving DonkeyElegant dog alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of localy and sustainably sourced copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca Mexico. Alebrijes are made from the wood of the copal tree which is native to the forests of Oaxaca. This tree produces a soft & fragrant wood that is ideal for carving. The painting was expertly done with Zapotec patterns incorporated with the Sosa signature style. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight
Expertly crafted out of copal wood and painted with the signature Fuentes style which was pioneered by Epifanio Fuentes
The Zapotec patterns were inspired by those found in the ancient ruins throughout Oaxaca
Cute cat alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales
An excellent work of Mexican art
These grecas patterns are so meticulously and finely painted that an agave thorn was used instead of a brush in order to provide the fine lines that a traditional brush can't produce
Mexico Length/Height/Width: 13" x 8" x 5"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist
5" x 8" x 5"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist
Handcrafted at their workshop in Oaxaca using sustainably sourced copal wood
Niutria alebrije wood carving by husband & wife duo Jose Clavo and Magaly Fuentes
This beautiful carving was carved out of copal wood which is native to Oaxaca and sustainably sourced
This tree produces a soft & fragrant wood that is ideal for carving and allows for the artists to create fine detail in their pieces
Beautiful ram alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family at their workshop in Oaxaca
