Beautiful Fish - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving heronFabulous fish by the Sosa family. Handcrafted out of a single large piece of copal wood and painted with exceptional detail and bright colors that the Sosa is so well known for. The unique design is inspired by the ancient Zapotec patterns that can be found throughout archaeological ruins found throughout Oaxaca. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length Width: 12" x 10. 5" x 8" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist
Fantastic turning coyote alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico
The Morales family creates some of the most beautiful pieces which are easily recognizable due to their unique style of painting as well as human-like eyes that give a charming look to their pieces
Copal wood (detachable ears and antlers)
Colors may vary from the ones pictured
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Handcrafted out of locally and sustainably sourced copal wood and painted with vibrant colors and fine detail
The Zapotec patterns represent several aspects of life and nature and have a large presence in Oaxacan art
Time to complete: 6 monthsLength/Height/Width: 11" x 5
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