Beautiful Zapotec Armadillo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving rooster

Beautiful Zapotec Armadillo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving roosterFantastic armadillo alebrije wood carving handcrafted by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Masterfully carved out of copal wood (a native and sustainably sourced wood in Oaxaca). The Ramirez family is known for their vibrant painting style that incorporates ancient Zapotec patterns in their designs. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 13" x 5. 5" x 4" Handcrafted out of copal wood Signed by the artist

Fantastic tin retablo box with handcrafted bride and groom inside

Beautiful armadillo alebrije wood carving by the Fuentes family workshop

Museum quality fusion deer & eagle alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood by Nestor Melchor & painted with extreme detail by his wife Leticia Fabian in Oaxaca

and candles from the people so that the people may receive the blessing from the eagle god

Fantastic jaguar head alebrije wood carving by the Morales family

Length/ Height/Width: 2

25" x 3" x 2

Material: Copal wood & acrylic paint (detachable tail & ears)

Length/Height/Width: 14" x 7

Beautiful black dog wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in San Martin Tilcajete

5" x 2" x 2"

The monkey being carried by the armadillo represents the friendship and support among land animals that is celebrated and highly regarded by the ancient Zapotec people