Fine Opossum - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving koala

Fine Opossum - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving koalaBeautiful white and blue opossum alebrije wood carving by the Fabian family. This piece was very well done and carved out of a single piece of copal wood. The copal tree is considered to be sacred and only grows in the region of Oaxaca and is the wood of choice for most wood carvers. The fine details in the painting incorporates patterns of the ancient Zapotecs who lived in the region of Oaxaca thousands of years ago. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length

Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail)

Fantastic owl alebrije by the Roque family workshop in Oaxaca

5" (detachable flippers)Material: Copal wood & Acrylic PaintSigned by the artist

Exceptional jaguar alebrije wood carving handcrafted by top Oaxacan artists Nestor Melchor & his wife Leticia Fabian in Oaxaca

Expertly carved out of copal wood and painted with the signature style of the Fuentes family which is comprised of very vibrant colors and Zapotec inspired patterns

Height/Length/Width: 11

Their children are young and are also learning the skills that go into creating these pieces

This beautiful yellow tailed rooster chicken alebrije was carved and painted by the Hernandez family of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca Mexico

Such a unique and beautiful piece

Exceptional winged coyote wood carving by the Roque family at their workshop in Oaxaca

And the painting is over the top with every inch being covered with great detail

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 15" x 10" x 7" Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist