Large Exquisite Jaguar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving necklace

Large Exquisite Jaguar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving necklaceExceptional jaguar alebrije wood carving handcrafted by top Oaxacan artists Nestor Melchor & his wife Leticia Fabian in Oaxaca, Mexico. Carved out of copal wood (a tree that is native to Oaxaca and considered sacred) by Nestor and painted with very fine detail by Leticia. A beautiful addition to any art collection. Length Height Width: 15" x 7" x 4" Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Time to complete: 7 months Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail)

Handcrafted out of sustainably sourced copal wood which is the wood of choice for alebrije carvings and is grown locally

Their pieces are some of the most sought after by collectors for their bright colors and exceptional detail

Beautiful one-piece rooster by husband and wife duo Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes

Length/Height/Width: 15" x 6" x 7

Handcrafted out of copal wood

Exquisite armadillo by top Oaxacan artist Nestor Melchor

Length/Height/Width: 14

Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail

Beautifully painted with exceptional detail in the folds of the wings and the talons

Handcrafted out of copal wood with expert precision

This piece is signed and includes a signed certificate of authenticity

Exceptionally detailed mini armadillo by the Melchor family workshop