Zapotec Chameleon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Donkey

Zapotec Chameleon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving DonkeyFantastic chameleon alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by top Oaxacan artists from the Fuentes family workshop. Delicately painted with the traditional ancient Zapotec design and pointillism of the region. One of the most exquisite samples of Oaxacan artisan expertise in carving animals (tonas), nahuales and alebrijes. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 7" x 3. 5" x 5"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

Fantastic one-piece horned lizard alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

candle holders and many other diverse handcrafted works of art

A very beautiful piece

Each bead is individual placed on a layer of bees wax upon the sculpted jaguar head

Height/Length/Width: 17" x 13" x 5

Very fine piece by the husband and wife duo Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes

Meerkat alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

Beautifully painted jaguar head from the town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca

Expertly carved out of copal wood by Jesus and painted with fine detail by Roxana

Masterpiece bear with fish by husband and wife duo Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes

It is the preferred wood for carvers of alebrijes

Miniature iguana Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving