Day of The Dead Skull (Brown) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving barro negro

Day of The Dead Skull (Brown) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving barro negroExceptional piece of Mexican folk art by the Roque family in Oaxaca. This Day of the Dead skull was carved out of copal wood which is sustainably sourced in the surrounding fields of the town of San Martin Tilcajete. The carving is so well done and even has a jaw that can move up and down. The painting is very finely done the Zapotec patterns which are very important in Oaxacan culture and in their artwork. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width:

5" Material: Single piece of copal woodSigned by the artist

Fantastic one-piece quetzalcoatl wood carving by the Melchor family

Handcrafted out of copal wood and painted with the finest detail by the Vidales family workshop in Oaxaca

Height/ Length/Width: 11" x 9" x 8

5" x 7" x 4

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