Zapotec Heart - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving eleazar morales

Zapotec Heart - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving eleazar moralesA very creative wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Gaspar Calvo. This Zapotec heart was delicately carved out of a single piece of copal wood with attention to detail and features of a real human heart. The intricate patterns adorning this piece were inspired by the ancient Zapotec ruins which are found throughout Oaxaca. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight Length Width: 5. 5" x 4. 5" x 2. 25"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

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Length/Width: 16" x 10

Wonderful octopus alebrije by the Jimenez family

Average Height: 5

Expertly carved out of sustainably sourced copal wood

5"Copal wood (detachable wings & tail)Signed by the artist

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An exceptional piece made by a very talented team of artists

5" x 9" x 4"Material: Copal wood & Acrylic PaintSigned by the artist

Meticulously carved out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with traditional Zapotec patterns which were inspired by the ancient ruins found throughout Oaxaca

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