Cheerful Dog - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving yarnCheerful dog alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Arrazola, Oaxaca, Mexico. Origin: Arrazola, Oaxaca MexicoHeight Length Width: 13" x 12" x 6. 5" (detachable tail)Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist
The fine detail & patterns were inspired by the ancient Zapotecs and the designs that were carved into their structures which can be seen to this day at the ruins throughout Oaxaca
These grecas patterns are so meticulously and finely painted that an agave thorn was used instead of a brush in order to provide finer lines that a traditional brush can't produce
Beautiful owl alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico
Each detail was carefully carved to give this piece excellent real-life proportions
Wonderful blue elephant alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood
Copal wood (detachable baby opossums)
MexicoLength: 16"Material: Copal wood (Removable ears & tail)Signed by the artist
5" x 2" x 1"
Fantastic Mexican barro negro sculpture from the Doña Rosa family workshop
This bull is decorated with traditional Oaxacan Zapotec patterns in black detail over an elegant blue & purple palette
Detachable antlers and ears
Crouching owl wood carving by the Morales family of Arrazola
