Quetzalcoatl Feathered Serpent - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving fish

Quetzalcoatl Feathered Serpent - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving fishMasterpiece Quetzalcoatl wood carving by the Ramirez family in Oaxaca. Expertly carved out of copal wood and painted with ancient Zapotec symbols. The Quetzalcoatl feathered serpent is the Aztec god of wind, wisdom, and self reflection. It was seen as the creator of mankind and the boundary between earth and the sky. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length Width: 12" x 11. 5" x 11. 5" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

are Native Mexicans who live mainly in the Northern parts of Jalisco and Nayarit but also live in Zacatecas as well as Durango

The Zapotec patterns depicted on many of their pieces are inspired by the ancient ruins found throughout Oaxaca

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Handcrafted out of copal wood

Height/ Length/Width: 7

5" x 3" x 4

Origin:Oaxaca

Height/Length/Width: 14" x 8" x 7"

Length/Height/Width: 12" x 3" x 10"

The carving is incredibly impressive with perfect proportions