Chameleon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving wildebeest

Chameleon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving wildebeestWonderfull one piece chameleon alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Oaxaca by the Sosa family. Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with very fine detail. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 9. 5" x 5. 5" x 4" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

The piece is carved while the wood is still moist since it is easier to carve and work the wood to give it a better detail and realistic look

Handcrafted in Oaxaca using locally and sustainably sourced copal wood which is considered sacred by the Oaxacan people

Exceptional monkey with fruit wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Narciso Gonzalez

Each quill was individually carved

Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with fine detail

An excellent museum quality piece

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 10" x 6" x 5"Material: Copal wood

Beautifully painted with traditional Zapotec patterns

They have developed their one-of-a-kind style over the years that incorporates top quality wood carving along with expert painting with vibrant colors in combination with ancient Zapotec patterns

Beautiful masterpiece carousel by the very talented and popular Roque family

5" x 2" x 2"

Mexico Length/Height/Width: 7" x 5