Zapotec Armadillo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving bighorn

Zapotec Armadillo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving bighornGorgeous armadillo Oaxacan alebrije wood carvings by the Vidales family. Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with exceptional detail. The Zapotec patterns adorning the entire piece are inspired by the traditional symbolism of the Zapotec culture. 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:

5" x 4" x 4" (detachable tail)

Masterpiece owl alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

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

Koal wood carving by the husband & wife duo Damian & Beatriz Morales of Arrazola

Length/Height/Width: 14

5" x 2" x 8

Oaxaca MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 12" x 2

5" x 8" x 3

Each bead is individual placed on a layer of bees wax upon the carved wood jaguar sculpture

Height/Length/Width: 14" x 9" x 5

5" x 3" (single piece of copal wood)

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 6" x 5" x 3