Mini Fish - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving wood carvingMiniature Oaxacan alebrije wood carving. Alebrijes are magical and colorful creations made in Oaxaca, Mexico. Each carving is one of a kind and made entirely by hand. This miniature alebrije is a fantastic addition to any collection! Sizes of our mini alebrijes are approximately: 1. 5" 2. 5" Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Handcrafted out of copal wood Hand painted
Very creative Zapotec mermaid wood carving by the very talented husband & wife duo Jose Calvo and Magaly Fuentes
Height/Length/Width: 13" x 12" x 5
Quetzalcoatl alebrije wood carving by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca
The detail in the carving is a result of years of practice using the tools of traditional wood carvers which include gouges
36 individually carved pieces
Length/ Height/Width: 15" x 10" x 4
He is most known for his monkey holding a banana and pineapple as well as the stretching dog
Zapotec rhinoceros by the Morales family in Oaxaca
Beautiful llama alebrije wood carvingby Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes
Vibrant turtle alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca
Jesus carved the jaguar out of copal wood while Roxana and their children completed the sanding and painting of the sculpture
The finely painted patterns were inspired by the anctient Zapotecs who's ruins can be found throughout Oaxaca
