Majestic Lynx - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Quetzalcoatl

Majestic Lynx - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving QuetzalcoatlMajestic lynx alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family. Handcrafted out of copal wood at their workshop and painted with fine detail. The Zapotec patterns are absolutely captivating and the colors really make this piece stand out. A very well done piece by some of the best Mexican artists. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 14" x 14" x 7" Material: Copal wood (detachable tail) Signed by the artist

The patterns were inspired by the ancient Zapotec ruins throughout Oaxaca which have a great importance in Oaxacan culture

The painting is absolutely superb and decorated with patterns inspired by ancient Zapotec symbols

Length/Height/Width: 17" x 6

He is known for his incredibly realistic and well proportioned and detailed sculptures of animals

nahuales and alebrijes

Quetzal alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Oaxaca

5" Origin: Oaxaca

Superb hawk alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

They have really developed their own distinctive style of carving and painting that collectors admire

Fantastic whale and baby alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

The Jimenez family was the very first family to begin carving wooden creations in Oaxaca

Expertly carved out of copal wood and painted with the style that Eleazar has come to be known for worldwide