Elegant Large Dog - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving beaded

Elegant Large Dog - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving beadedElegant 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, Mexico Length

Exceptional alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Oaxaca

25" x 4" x 2"

Height/Length/Width: 17

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The Ramirez family is known for their vibrant painting style that incorporates ancient Zapotec patterns in their designs

Exceptional on-piece bighorn ram alebrije wood carving

The intricate patterns adorning this piece were inspired by the ancient Zapotec ruins which are found throughout Oaxaca

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 14" x 13

5" (detachable tail)Origin:Oaxaca MexicoMaterial: Copal woodSigned by the artist

Mexico Height/ Length/Width: 5

Masterpiece owl vs snake one-piece alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by top artist Orlando Mandarin in Oaxaca

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