Elephant - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving lizard

Elephant - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving lizardWonderful elephant by top Oaxacan artist Narciso Gonzalez. This beautiful alebrije wood carving was handcrafted out of copal wood which Narciso gathered from the fields surrounding his home in Oaxaca. The carving is absolutely superb with perfect proportions and great form. The bright colors and intricate detail make this a true masterpiece. An excellent addition to any art collection from one of Oaxacas most sought after artists. Origin: Oaxaca,

Origin: Town of San Bartolo Coyotepec in Oaxaca

Material: Canvas

Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with very fine detail which incorporates Zapotec patterns seen on the ruins throughout Oaxaca

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

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