Zapotec Dragon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving snail

Zapotec Dragon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving snailExceptional dragon alebrije wood carving by the Ramirez family. This very detailed piece was carved out of copal wood which was sourced in the fields surrounding the town of San Martin Tilcajete and is considered the ideal wood for alebrijes. The many small and complex details that went into this piece make it one of our premier collection pieces. An excellent work of Mexican folk art! Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length Width: 15. 5" x 11" x 9"

Exceptionally painted with their signature style which incorporates ancient Zapotec symbols which have great cultural importance in Oaxaca

Ivan Fuentes is the son of Epifanio Fuentes who was one of the original wood carvers in Oaxaca to popularize the artform and help grow it to its present form with collectors spanning the entire globe

Height/Length/Width: 10" x 5" x 5"

Rattlesnake alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Oaxaca

5" x 4" (detachable tail

And Zapotec Diamonds

Mexico Height/Length/Width: 9" x 6" x 3

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 9" x 8" x 6

Very fine detail in the carving and painting for being such a small piece

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 15" x 13" x 7"Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Material: Copal wood (detachable book)

5" x 4"Material: Single piece of copal woodSigned by the artist on the bottom