Howling Coyote - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving vulture

Howling Coyote - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving vultureBeautiful howling coyote alebrije wood carving handcrafted by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Masterfully carved out of copal wood (a native and sustainably sourced wood in Oaxaca). The Ramirez family is known for their vibrant painting style that incorporates ancient Zapotec patterns in their designs. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length Width: 8. 5" x 8" x 3. 5" Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail) Signed by the artist

The softness of the wood allows the carvers to create a level of detail which would not be possible with other types of hard wood

This fantastic cheerful deer Oaxacan wood carving was handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with fine detail

Expertly crafted out of copal wood and painted with great detail

Large owl with outstretched wings alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan carver Susano Morales

This creative piece was carved out of copal wood by Susano and painted with the Morales signature style by his wife Tibida in their Oaxaca workshop

Made by the talented Hernandez family (1 of the 7 original families to practice the craft of wood carving in Oaxaca)

5" Time to complete: 11 monthsMaterial: Copal woodSigned by the artist (Includes signed certificate of authenticity)

Height/Length/Width: 9" x 6

Beautiful one-piece chicken alebrije wood carving by Margarito Rodriguez and his family workshop

Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tusks)

Bighorn ram alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

Height of each piece: 5