Large Fantastic Bull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving coco

Large Fantastic Bull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving cocoBlue bull alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family. This piece was expertly carved out of copal wood (which is sustainably sourced in Oaxaca) and painted with very fine detail at the Sosa workshop in Oaxaca where several family members participate in the making of alebrijes. From the sourcing of the perfect piece of wood, carving, fixing wood imperfections and knots, sanding and finally painting; there are many steps and procedures that go into making

Eleazar has come to be known as the premier wild life carver in Oaxaca

The delicacy in the carving of the ears

Copal wood (detachable ears and antlers)

Signed by the artists

Length/Height/Width: 14

Ring diameter: 11

Height/Length/Width: 9" x 8" x 13"

Excellent one-piece hammerhead shark alebrije wood carving by Susano Morales and his family at their workshop in Oaxaca

5" x 8" x 4

Copal branches are used for carvings in order to preserve the life of the tree and ensure a plentiful source of wood for generations to come

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Crouching owl wood carving by the Morales family of Arrazola