Timid Cat - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving horned lizard

Timid Cat - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving horned lizardLarge fantastic cat alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. The Sosa family is very popular with Mexican folk art collectors for their unique, vibrant, and eye catching pieces. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 12. 5" x 10" x 5" Material: Copal wood (detachable tail) Signed by the artist

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and self reflection

This incredible work of art was made over the span of several months by Huichol artisans from a small community within the Sierra Madre mountains of Jalisco

Notice how the tail is actually a friendly looking snake

Carved out of copal wood by Susano and painted with precise detail by his wife Tibida

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Material: Copal wood & acrylic paint (detachable antennae)

trunk and tusks is very impressive