Bear - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving oaxacan

Bear - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving oaxacanExceptional bear wood carving by the Jimenez family at their workshop in Oaxaca. Expertly carved out of copal wood and painted with vibrant detail. The Jimenez family was the original family to create the wooden figures known as alebrijes. Manuel Jimenez is credited with being the originator of the Oaxacan alebrije and is considered to be a "grand master" of Mexican folk art by the Fomento Cultural Banamex . Having taught his children all of the

Wonderful octopus alebrije by the Jimenez family

Excellent large parrot alebrije wood carving

Length/Height/Width: 12

Their carvings are some of the most beautiful and colorful sculptures to come out of Oaxaca

Carefully decorated in acrylic paint with the traditional design and pointillism of the region

also known as Wixaritari

Fantastic porcupine by Gabriela Sosa and her family workshop in Oaxaca

The bright colors along with the intricate design make their pieces really stand out from the rest

Exceptional one-piece owl wood carving by the Ramirez family at their workshop in Oaxaca

Length/Height/Width: 17" x 7" x 6"

Handcrafted out of copal wood and painted with fine detail

The quality of this piece is amazing with incredibly clean and precise painting