Blue Octopus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving otter

Blue Octopus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving otterFantastic octopus alebrije woodcarving by the talented artists of the Sosa family. This fabulous multicolored piece is decorated with Zapotec patterns & incredible fretwork. The painting is absolutely spectacular. An exceptional work of Mexican folk art! Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 8. 5" x 4" x 9. 5" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

This piece was carved out of a single piece of copal wood with great detail

Vibrant orange coyote alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

Blow fish alebrije wood carving by Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes

These figurative elements honor the life and protection of this sacred animal which was highly revered by the ancient Zapotec people and continue to be by the people of Oaxaca

Length/Width: 2

They are some of the most talented artists in Oaxaca with the carvings being very proportional to the real life animals and with great expression and sense of motion

Length/ Height/Width: 2

A great center piece for any art collection

Material: Copal wood (detachable flowers and bird)

MexicoLength/ Height/Width: 5

Height/Width/Length: 9" x 13" x 9"

Artist: Ivan Fuentes