Small Sea Turtle - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving camel

Small Sea Turtle - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving camelBeautiful sea turtle alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Oaxaca, Mexico by the Sosa family. Carved out of copal wood and painted with the Sosa signature style which incorporates fine lines and patterns inspired by ancient Zapotec sculptures. A wonderful collectors piece by one of the most popular family of artists in Oaxaca. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 4. 5" x 1. 5" x 5. 25" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

Sailfish alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Susano Morales

Length/ Height/Width: 10" x 7

A normally fired ceramic piece using the same clay would instead result in a dull gray finish

Fox alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

Height/Length/Width: 11" x 8

5" x 6" x 4" Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 5

Incredible one-piece sea turtle alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

Length/Height/Width:12

This huge armadillo was spectacularly carved out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with a beautiful combination of vibrant colors

Handcrafted out of copal wood at their workshop in Oaxaca and painted with great detail

An excellent work of Mexican folk art which would make a great addition to any art collection