Big Eyed Lemur - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving horse

Big Eyed Lemur - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving horseExceptionally detailed lemur alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop. This incredible piece took 10 months to complete (from carving, drying, and painting)and was hand carved out of locally sourced copal wood. The painting was very well done and incorporates the fine Morales style of painting with ancient Zapotec patterns which have a great presence and importance in Oaxacan arts and culture. Not a single detail was spared in creating

"Barro negro" translates from Spanish to "black clay"

These figurative elements honor the life and protection of this sacred animal which was highly revered by the ancient Zapotec people and continue to be by the people of Oaxaca

Artist: Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes

Wonderfully carved out of copal wood with detachable wings

Mexico Length/HeightWidth: 12

5" (single piece of wood)Material: Copal wood & Acrylic PaintSigned by the artist

Beautiful owl alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

5" x 13" x 10

Eleazar is the top wildlife carver in Oaxaca and his pieces have a sense of realism and motion that brings them alive

Ring diameter: 11

Height/Width: 11" x 4

Expertly carved out of local copal wood and painted with fine Zapotec inspired design