Magnificent Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving insect

Magnificent Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving insectMagnificent owl alebrije wood carving made in Oaxaca, Mexico. This beautiful work of art was handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood. Copal wood is sustainably sourced in the fields surrounding the small towns of San Martin Tilcajete & Arrazola and is the wood of choice for wood carvers in Oaxaca. Many months went into creating this exceptional piece. From curing, carving, sanding & painting the wood. An alebrije can take up to 15 months to

Wonderfully carved and painted horse alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

The Zapotec patterns adorning the entire piece are inspired by the traditional symbolism of the Zapotec culture

Beautiful large fish by the husband and wife duo Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes

75"Material: Copal wood & Acrylic PaintSigned by the artist

These patterns are the benchmark of the indigenous Zapotec civilization and are very influential in the artwork made in the region

5" x 10" x 4"

Nicolas is known for his use of dark colors

The detail in the carving as well as the painting that went into this piece really sets it apart from the rest

"Absolutely exquisite yarn painting made in the Sierra Madre region in Jalisco

Wonderful one-piece raccoon alebrije wood carving by the very talented husband and wife duo Damian & Beatriz Morales at their workshop in Oaxaca

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 20" x 9" x 7"Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Jaguar sculpture by top Mexican artist Eleazar Morales