Vibrant Armadillo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving snail

Vibrant Armadillo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving snailThis gorgeous armadillo alebrije wood carving was handcrafted by top Oaxacan artist Ivan Fuentes and his wife Mayte at his workshop in San Martin Tilcajete. Ivan is the son of famed Oaxacan artist Epifanio Fuentes who was one of the original 7 carvers to popularize the art of wood carving in Oaxaca several decades ago. This piece was carved out of locally and sustainably sourced copal wood which is the preferred wood for alebrijes due to it's

Owl alebrije wood carving by the Morales family from Arrazola

Owl alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Arrazola

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 10" x 7" x 6"Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

Fantastic dragon fly alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

Lynx alebrije wood carving by Susano Morales and his family at their workshop in Oaxaca

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 10" x 6

Fantastic bighorn alebrije wood carving adorned with flowers by top Oaxacan artists Jesus & Roxana Hernandez

An exceptional piece with great expression and bright colors

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

Bird with snake alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 15" x 9" x 4

5" x 14" x 8