Blue Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving quail

Blue Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving quailFabulous owl handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico. Expertly crafted out of sustainably sourced copal wood which is native to Oaxaca and the preferred wood of most artists in the region. The painting is absolutely superb with hundreds of extremely fine lines and patterns inspired by Zapotec symbols. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 10" x 9. 5" x 5. 5" Handcrafted out of copal wood Signed by the artist

His wife Tibida is an incredible painter and decorated this unique piece with her signature vibrant colors and traditional Zapotec inspired pattern

Majestic eagle on cactus alebrije wood carving by the Hernandez family workshop in Oaxaca

5" x 8" x 35"Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood Signed by the artist

5" x 7" x 6"

The Quetzalcoatl feathered serpent is the Aztec god of wind

The Zapotec patterns represent the elements of nature that had great importance to the ancient people of Oaxaca and continue to have a large presence in Oaxacan culture to this day

Majestic eagle alebrije wood carving by the Melchor family at their workshop in Oaxaca

Zapotec fish by the very talented Lauro Ramirez

Height: 11

Fantastic "Zapotec Fishes" by the very talented Mandarin family

Height/Width/Length:  4" x 3

The carving is always so well proportioned with featured carved with precise detail