Badger - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving otter

Badger - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving otterColorful badger alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family. This piece was expertly carved out of copal wood (which is sustainably sourced in Oaxaca) and painted with very fine detail at the Sosa workshop in Oaxaca where several family members participate in the making of alebrijes. From the sourcing of the perfect piece of wood, carving, fixing wood imperfections and knots, sanding and finally painting; there are many steps and procedures that go into

Mexico Length/Height/Width: 15" x 13

Height/Length/Width: 17

Fantastic one-piece otter alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Arsenio Morales

5" x 4" x 7"

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 10" x 6" x 5

Beautiful howling coyote alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family in Oaxaca

Wonderfully carved out of copal wood and painted with great detail

Breathtaking toucan on branch alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

One of the 7 original families to establish the art of wood carving in Oaxaca

Length/Height/Width: 11" x 6" x 6"

Length/Height/Width: 9" x 4

A great addition to any collection