Powerful Rhino - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving pulpoExceptional alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Oaxaca, Mexico. This beautiful work of art was handcrafted out of copal wood which was sustainably sourced in the fields surrounding the small towns of San Martin Tilcajete & Arrazola. Many months went into creating this exceptional piece. From curing, carving, sanding & painting the wood. An alebrije can take up to 15 months to complete depending on the size and complexity of the piece. Origin: Oaxaca,
Wonderful owl alebrije wood carving handcrafted by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca
Charging moose by Eleazar Morales
His style has become one of the most recognizable to come out of Arrazola
This fantastic eagle with serpent fusion alebrije wood carving was handcrafted by master artisans Nestor Melchor & Leticia Fabian in Oaxaca
Beautiful Zapotec jaguar wood carving handcrafted by Husband & wife team Roxana & Jesus Hernandez in their Oaxaca workshop
Height: 12"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artistOrigin: Oaxaca
Material: Copal wood (Detachable legs)
Length/ Height/Width: 2
Beautiful howling coyote alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family in Oaxaca
At first glance you might think the body was painted with a fine paint brush but the detailing was actually done by burning the wood with a hot pointed piece of metal
The beautiful rabbit has great formand colors that pop
Both of them grew up learning from each other and have developed their own recognizable styles
