Zapotec Jaguar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Sculpture raccoon

Zapotec Jaguar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Sculpture raccoonBeautiful jaguar handcrafted out of copal wood by Susano Morales at his family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico. Expertly crafted out of sustainably sourced copal wood which is native to Oaxaca and the preferred wood of most artists in the region. The painting is absolutely superb and decorated with patterns inspired by ancient Zapotec symbols. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 13" x 7. 5" x 6. 5" Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail)

This beautiful piece was carved out of copal wood by Susano and painted with the Morales signature style by his wife Tibida in their Oaxaca workshop

The drying process results in the wood splintering and cracking

Jaguar head alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Joaquin Hernandez

Cheerful Moose wood carving by the husband & wife duo Damian & Beatriz Morales of Arrazola

Length/Height/Width: 9" x 5" x 3

Expertly handcrafted out of copal wood by Lauro and painted with great detail by his wife Griselda

Height/Length/Width: 16" x 16" x 9

A true collectors piece

Expertly crafted out of a single piece of copal wood and decorated with fine detail

Miniature Chicken Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving

Height/Length/Width: 9" x 4" x 3

one of the original wood carving families in Oaxaca