Vibrant Whale (Orange) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving lizard

Vibrant Whale (Orange) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving lizardExceptional one piece whale alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family. Carved out of copal wood at their workshop in Oaxaca and painted with their signature designs which incorporate ancient Zapotec patterns. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 8. 5" x 3. 5" x 3"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

Fantastic blow fish alebrije wood carving by the Fuentes family workshop in Oaxaca

Vibrant orange coyote alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

Height: 16" (Single piece of wood)

Susano and his family create some of the most beautiful carvings of animals with great form and facial expressions

Whimsical rabbit alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Arsenio Morales

The carving is especially impressive since it was done from a single piece of copal wood

Length/Height/Width: 10" x 8" x 10"

Single piece of wood

This piece was very well made with perfect proportions and a gazing expression

5" x 5" x 7"Material: Copal wood & Acrylic PaintSigned by the artist

Masterfully carved boar alebrije made entirely by hand out of copal wood

Height/Length/Width: 8" x 5" x 5" (detachable tail)