Fantastic Dragon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving rabbitHandcrafted dragon alebrije wood carving by Jesus & Roxana Hernandez. Expertly carved out of copal wood, which is native to Oaxaca, and painted with the signature Hernandez style of Zapotec symbolism and patterns made up of hundreds of individually painted dots. Origin: San Martin Tilcajete. Oaxaca, MexicoHeight Length Width: 7. 5" x 5. 5" x 9"Material: Copal wood, acrylic paint (detachable ears, antennas, tail, & wings)Signed by the artist
MexicoLength/Height/Width: 7" x 3
Owl alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca
5" (detachable wings)
patterns or other characteristics may be evident in this piece
Magnificent one-piece griffin alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Lauro Ramirez and his family at their workshop in Oaxaca
in the 1950's at her workshop in Oaxaca
This elephant sculpture was made with sustainably sourced copal wood using techniques that have been passed down over generations
The Ramirez family is well known for their excellent wood carvings which are decorated with traditional Zapotec patterns
Masterpiece badger alebirije wood carving handcrafted by Nestor Melchor & Leticia Fabian in Oaxaca
Expertly carved out of sustainably sourced copal wood which is native to Oaxaca
Height/Length/Width: 9" x 6
An excellent work of Mexican folk art which would make a great addition to any art collection
