Exceptional Stingray - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving nestor melchor

Exceptional Stingray - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving nestor melchorFabulous single piece stingray wood carving by the Vidales family workshop. This beautiful piece was handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood at their workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico and painted with fine detail. The intricate patterns adorning the entire surface were inspired by those found on the ancient Zapotec ruins which are found in Oaxaca and have a great presence and inspiration on Oaxacan culture and art. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height

Wonderfull one-piece octopus wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Nestor Melchor

Large orange cat alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Oaxaca

His style has become one of the most recognizable to come out of Arrazola

Material: Copal wood (detachable antlers & ears)

Expertly carved out of a single large piece of copal wood and painted with fine detail

Expertly carved out of copal wood which was sourced in the fields surrounding the town of Arrazola

Height/Length/Width: 14" x 8" x 7"

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 5

Narcisos carvings are some of the most sought after in Oaxaca

A very cute and colorful work of Mexican folk art

5" x 8" (detachable antlers)

Length/Height/Width: 12" x 8