Beautiful Giraffe (Yellow) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving pulpoWhimsical giraffe alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Expertly crafted out of copal wood and painted with great detail. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length Width: 9" x 4. 5" x 3" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist
MexicoLength/Height/Width: 10" x 9" x 3
Height/Length/Width: 14" x 13
Length/Height/Width: 14" x 9" x 5"
This is a larger piece than usual and was carved out of a single piece of copal wood
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The deer & coyote are both animals that were highly revered by the ancient Zapotecs and were brought together for this wonderful work of Mexican folk art
The vibrant colors and Zapotec inspired patterns are a style that originated with Magaly's father Epifanio who was one of the original alebrije carvers in Oaxaca
MexicoLength/Height/Width: 9" x 5" x 3
Expertly carved out of sustainably sourced copal wood which is available in the surrounding fields
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