White Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving wood carving

White Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving wood carvingBeautiful one piece owl alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family. Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood at their workshop and painted with very fine detail. The Zapotec patterns are absolutely captivating and the colors really make this piece stand out. A very well done piece by some of the best Mexican artists. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length Width: 14" x 14" x 6. 5" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

Lauro is an expert wood carver who has been making alebrijes for over 30 years and has developed a style that he is well known for and is easily recognizable

5" x 6" x 3"Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Beautiful zapotec fox alebrije wood carving by the Fuentes family workshop

This Zapotec heart was delicately carved out of a single piece of copal wood with attention to detail and features of a real human heart

Possessor of great wisdom

5"Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Zapotec owl alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan carver Susano Morales

*The horns are permanently attached

Length/Height/Width: 11" x 6" x 6"

Vulture alebrije wood carving by Susano Morales and family

The ancient Zapotecs continue to have a great importance and influence on the Oaxaca culture to this day and the patterns seen throughout the ancient ruins can be found incorporated in the art made my artisans

5" x 3" x 10"Material: Copal wood