Cheerful Fox - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving dragonCheerful fox alebrije wood carving made in Oaxaca, Mexico. This beautiful work of art was handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood. Copal wood is sustainably sourced in the fields surrounding the small towns of San Martin Tilcajete & Arrazola and is the wood of choice for wood carvers in Oaxaca. Many months went into creating this exceptional piece. From curing, carving, sanding & painting the wood. An alebrije can take up to 15 months to
MexicoLength/Height/Width: 11" x 7" x 6"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist
Exquisite vulture alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan carver Susano Morales
* Candle can be placed inside through opening on the bottom of skull
Signed certificate of authenticity included
Skinny cat by Lauro Ramirez at his workshop in Oaxaca
Wonderful wood carving of a cactus with several creatures inhabiting it handcrafted by the Hernandez family in Oaxaca
This elephant sculpture was made with sustainably sourced copal wood using techniques that have been passed down over generations
Carved out of a solid piece of copal wood which is sustainably sourced in the feilds surrounding their workshop
Their children are young and are also learning the skills that go into creating these pieces
25" x 5"Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artistOrigin: Oaxaca
Height/Length/Width: 9" x 8
Very large lemur wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Susano Morales
