Howling Coyote - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving insectBeautiful coyote alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Expertly carved out of locally sourced copal wood and painted with fine detail. The patterns used were inspired by those seen throughout the ancient Zapotec sites and ruins of Oaxaca which have great significance in the art and culture of Oaxaca. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight Length Width: 8" x 7" x 3. 5"Material: Copal wood
Length/Height/Width: 9" x 5" x 4"
Expertly carved out of a large piece of copal wood (which is sustainably sourced in Oaxaca) and painted with very fine detail
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
Length/ Height/Width: 7" x 6" x 6"
Zapotec ferret wood carving masterfully carved out of copal wood and painted with traditional Zapotec patterns by the Hernandez family at their workshop in Oaxaca
A gorgeous armadillo with passenger iguana by the incredible Narciso Gonzalez
Zapotec rhinoceros by the Morales family in Oaxaca
Height/Length/Width: 9" x 7
MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 3" x 2
Its glossy finish is achieved by polishing the clay with quartz stone before firing
Mexico Height/Length/Width: 9" x 5" x 3
25" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist
