Wonderful Carousel - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving chicken

Wonderful Carousel - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving chickenWonderful carnival merry go round alebrije wood carving by the Roque family workshop. Give this beautiful piece a turn and watch the five carved animals go around. Such a beautiful piece from a great family of artists. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length Width: 11" x 6. 25" x 6. 25" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

Oaxacan wood carving made from a single piece of copal wood

Height/Length/Width: 6" x 6" x 2"

Hand carved out of copal wood which is native to Oaxaca and the wood of choice for carvers in the region

This gold cat wood carving also known as "alebrije" was carved and painted in the small town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca Mexico by the Hernandez family which is one of the 7 original families who popularized the art of wood-carving

Skull carved out of copal wood by Jose Sosa Ojeda

A top wood carving family known for their Zapotec inspired patterns and vivid colors

The body and tail were sculpted out of wood and beads were attached with the use of bees wax

Height/Length/Width: 10" x 7

Wonderfully whimsical dog riding tricycle by the talented Roque family workshop in Oaxaca

Fantastic turtle wood carving by the Fuentes family workshop

5" x 6"Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Susano is an expert wood carver who has been making alebrijes for over 30 years