Zapotec Skull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving vulture

Zapotec Skull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving vultureExceptional piece of Mexican folk art by the Roque family in Oaxaca. This Day of the Dead skull was carved out of copal wood which is sustainably sourced in the surrounding fields of the town of San Martin Tilcajete. The carving is so well done and even has a jaw that can move up and down. The painting was very finely done with Zapotec patterns which have a great presence in Oaxacan art and culture. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 5. 5" x

Masterpiece quail alebrije wood carving by the Roque family workshop

Gorilla head alebrije wood carving by the Hernandez family workshop in Oaxaca

Length/ Height/Width: 6" x 5

5" x 8" x 6"Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood by Pablo and painted with hundreds of raised dots by Nelly Ramirez

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Material: Copal wood (detachable raccoon head)

Alebrijes are magical and colorful creations made out of copal wood in Oaxaca

Exceptional one-piece rabbit alebrije by the Sosa family in Oaxaca Mexico

*Detachable tail

5" x 8" (detachable antlers)

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 5" x 3