Day of The Dead Skull (Turquoise) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving turtle

Day of The Dead Skull (Turquoise) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving turtleExceptional piece of Mexican folk art by the Roque family in Oaxaca. This Day of the Dead skull was carved out of copal wood which is sustainably sourced in the surrounding fields of the town of San Martin Tilcajete. The carving is so well done and even has a jaw that can move up and down. The painting is very finely done the Zapotec patterns which are very important in Oaxacan culture and in their artwork. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width:

Beautiful one-piece catrina dia de los muertos skeleton wood carving by Gaspar Calvo

Length/Height/Width: 11" x 6" x 12

Very fine jaguar alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Oaxaca by the Fuentes family

Expertly carved at their workshop in Oaxaca out of copal wood which was sourced in the surrounding fields

Colorful dog alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

Beautiful museum quality piece by the Morales family which are some of the best Oaxacan artists specializing in wood carving and Zapotec inspired painting

A great piece with a lot of character and vibrant colors

Masterpiece opossum family alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan carver Susano Morales

An exquisite example of Oaxacan wood carving folk art

An exceptional piece by award winning artists

Material: Copal wood (detachable antenae)

Susano is a self taught carver and works alongside his wife who paints the alebrijes with her unique style