Zapotec Elephant - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving rabbit

Zapotec Elephant - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving rabbitElephant alebrije wood carving by the very talented Roque family. Expertly carved at their workshop in Oaxaca out of copal wood which was sourced in the surrounding fields. The painting is exceptional with great colors and patterns inspired by ancient Zapotec culture. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 5" x 5" x 3. 25"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

Carved out of a single piece of copal wood

This beautiful and large piece was hand carved out of copal wood sourced in the fields surrounding the town of San Martin Tilcajete which is the hub for top wood carving families in Oaxaca

Wonderful owl alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood

5" x 18" x 9"

& horns)Signed by the artist

Notice the detail in the tail and the scales that run down the length of the back

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 10" x 6" x 5"Material: Copal wood

The Ramirez family is well known for their excellent wood carvings which are decorated with traditional Zapotec patterns

Height/Length/Width: 7" x 6" x 7"

Miniature Chicken Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving

This bison sculpture was made with sustainably sourced copal wood using techniques that have been passed down over generations

Whimsical elephants riding a seesaw alebrije wood carving