Fierce Rattlesnake - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving wood carvingExceptional "Fierce Rattlesnake" alebrije wood carving by the Morales family. Handcrafted out of copal wood with top level craftsmanship and painted with the finest detail. A true museum quality piece with a lot of character and detail Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length Width: 10. 5" x 10. 5" x 6. 5" Material: Copal wood (Detachable tongue) Signed by the artist
It depicts the face of a creature that is half man and half jaguar which in the Zapotec culture is the protector of the people
Bees wax is a natural adhesive and also doesn't dry fast which is perfect for this type of art which takes several dozen hours to complete
Exceptional one-piece mouse wood carving by master Oaxacan artists Nicolas Morales & his wife Laura Jimenez
Masterpiece eagle alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by top artist Orlando Mandarin in Oaxaca
The abundance of vibrant colors and Zapotec patterns adds another dimension to this exception work of Mexican folk art
Huge gorilla alebirije wood carving handcrafted by Nestor Melchor & Leticia Fabian in Oaxaca
Zapotec snail alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan carver Susano Morales
One-of-a-kindBeautifully painted jaguar head from the town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca
This piece was carved out of a single piece of copal wood by Damian and painted by Beatriz
Assorted Miniature Porcupine Oaxacan alebrije wood carving
5" Time to complete: 11 monthsMaterial: Copal woodSigned by the artist (Includes signed certificate of authenticity)
5"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist
