Iguana On Cactus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving cougar

Iguana On Cactus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving cougarExceptional iguana on flowering cactus alebrije wood carving. This masterpiece was carved by the very talented Roque family at their workshop in Oaxaca. The amount of detail that went into this piece is absolutely stunning. Everything from the carving to the painting was done with the utmost detail. The iguana and cactus were carved out of a single piece with the flowers being the only removable part. An incredible work of Mexican folk art that would

Height/Length/Width: 11" x 10" x 5

Fox alebrije wood carving by husband & wife duo Jesus & Roxana Hernandez

The Roque family makes some of the most whimsical and vibrant pieces and their carousels

Handcrafted in Oaxaca Mexico by top artisans Jesus & Roxana Hernandez

Susano & Tibida are excellent self taught artists who are now bringing their children into their craft by slowly teaching them the skills that they have honed over the years

Masterpiece jaguar head alebrije wood carving by the very talented Roque family

Many months went into creating this exceptional piece

These patterns can be found throughout the Zapotec ruins in the region and have a great significance in Oaxacan culture

25" (detachable tail)Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

Length/Height/Width: 27" x 6

Exquisite raccoon alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan wood carver Lauro Ramirez

Bighorn ram alebrije wood carving handcrafted by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca