Pepita Winged Jaguar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving penguin

Pepita Winged Jaguar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving penguinVery fine wood carving by the Melchor Family inspired by the Pepita character from the movie Coco. Expertly carved out of copal wood which is sustainably sourced in the fields surrounding the town of San Martin Tilcajete and is the wood of choice for artists in the region. This fabulous piece incorporates parts from various animals which is a feature of traditional alebrijes. Alebrijes are fantastical creations made from the imagination of the artist

The piece is carved while the wood is still moist since it is easier to carve and work the wood to give it a better detail and realistic look

Mexico by master craftsman Nestor Melchor

The inctricate patterns in the painting were inspired by the ancient Zapotec ruins and has become a very recognizable style of the Sosa family artists

Exquisitely carved out of copal wood by Nestor and painted with very fine detail by Leticia incorporating ancient Zapotec patterns which have a very high significance in Oaxaca culture

The patterns are inspired by the ancient Zapotec ruins found in Oaxaca

This very detailed piece can be hung on a wall using the attached hook

Handcrafted by the Roque family in Oaxaca

Masterpiece sculpture by top Mexican artist Eleazar Morales handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood

Large rhino alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan carver Susano Morales

Beautiful opossum family alebrije wood carving by the master craftsman Arsenio Morales

Exceptionally detailed mini turtle by the Melchor family workshop

Length/Height/Width: 8" x 6" x 2