Jaguar Head Alebrije - Hand Carved & Hand Painted (Oaxaca) Blue fine art

Jaguar Head Alebrije - Hand Carved & Hand Painted (Oaxaca) Blue fine artOne of a kind Beautifully painted jaguar head from the town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca. Hand carved out of a single piece of copal wood and intricately painted with traditional Zapotec patterns. This work of art will add color to any room and can be placed on a flat surface or hung on a wall using the attached ring. Size: 4. 75" Tall, 6" Long, 5" Wide Features: Copal wood Hand crafted item Signed by the artist

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