Vibrant Chameleon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving nestor melchor

Vibrant Chameleon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving nestor melchorBeautiful chameleon alebrije wood carving by master craftsman Eleazar Morales in Oaxaca. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 8" x 4" x 6. 5"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

Length/Height/Width: 14" x 13" x 9

This exceptionally well made alebrije was handcrafted out of copal wood which was locally and sustainably sourced in the fields surrounding the workshop

Perfectly carved piece with absolutely magnificent painting

This elephant sculpture was made with sustainably sourced copal wood using techniques that have been passed down over generations

and tail of an iguana

Lauro is an expert wood carver who has been making alebrijes for over 30 years and has developed a style that he is well known for and is easily recognizable

Length/Height/Width: 10" x 4" x 3"

Wonderful goat wood carving by husband and wife team Jesus & Roxana Hernandez from the town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca

The piece was decorated using natural dyes and acrylic paint

We can see that he is starting to branch out into more creative directions than just carving animals

Length/Height/Width: 8" x 4" x 6

Exceptional horse wood carving by the Morales family