Weasel - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving crab

Weasel - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving crabWeasel alebrije wood carving by the Morales family. Handcrafted out of locally sourced copal wood and carved with top level craftsmanship. The fine painting incorporated ancient Zapotec patterns and symbolism which is very important in Oaxacan culture to this day and can be seen in a wide range of artistic works. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 9. 5" x 7. 5" x 4" Material: Copal wood (detachable tail) Signed by the artist

Time to complete: 14 months

Length/Height/Width: 18" x 8" x 8

Expertly carved out of copal wood and painted with the Jimenez signature style

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 13

Exquisite griffin alebrije wood carving by the very talented Morales family

The painting is very beautiful and incorporates patterns which come from the ancient Zapotec culture which has a very important presence in Oaxaca

Fantastic one-piece eagle by the talented Oaxacan artist Gaspar Calvo

Handcrafted at the workshop of the Hernandez family where each member has mastered a specific part of the artistic process

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 4

Beautiful skull with insects handcrafted and signed by the workshop of the Paredes family of Puebla

Wonderful blue cat alebrije wood carving by the Morales family at their workshop in Oaxaca

After the wood has been sufficiently dried carving can begin