Polar Bear Attacking. Seal - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving pelican

Polar Bear Attacking. Seal - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving pelicanExceptional one piece alebrije wood carving by the very ptalented and popular Jimenez family. This polar bear attacking a seal carving was handcrafted out of a single large piece of copal wood which is the wood of choice for artists in this region of Oaxaca. A very beautiful and unique piece by the original family of Oaxacan wood carvers. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 18. 5" x 6" x 6" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

Exquisite handcrafted blue porcupine handcrafted in San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca Mexico

Fantastic alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Susano Morales

Very creative and beautiful wood carving by the talented Roque family

This fabulous piece incorporates parts from various animals which is a feature of traditional alebrijes

Mexico Length/ Height/ Width: 12" x 4" x 11

Circumference: 32"

Height: 8"

Deer alebrije wood carving handcrafted by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

Notice how even the inside of the wings are painted with the same detail as the rest of the piece

Fantastic animal band set by master Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

Beautiful museum quality piece by top Oaxacan artist Nestor Melchor

The painting is very nicely done with bright colors and Zapotec patterns which have a lot of cultural significance in Oaxaca