Colorful Bull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving monkey

Colorful Bull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving monkeyFantastic bull by the Sosa family in Oaxaca, Mexico. The detail in this piece is exceptional as we have come to expect from the Sosas who are one of the most popular carvers in Oaxaca. They have been creating alebrijes for generations and have really developed their own style which is easily recognized among collectors. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 7. 5" x 4" x 2. 75" Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail) Signed by the artist

Height/Length/Width: 18" x 15" x 6"

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 5" x 4" x 3

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 14" x 9

Beautiful fox alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in San Martin Tilcajete

Exceptional turtle alebrije wood carving by the Roque family in Oaxaca

The polishing of the clay compresses the surface which along with being fired at a lower temperature results in the shiny black surface we see in all barro negro pieces

Wonderful blue elephant alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood

orange & gold palette

The painting is absolutely superb with hundreds of extremely fine lines and patterns inspired by Zapotec symbols

5" x 4" x 3"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

Includes certificate of authenticity

drying and ultimately painting the bat