Majestic Owl In Flight - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving decor

Majestic Owl In Flight - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving decorIncredible one piece owl in flight wood carving by the very talented Fabian family. Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood in a way that gives the owl the appearance of flying sideways with the curved wing allowing for it to sit upright on a flat surface such as a table. Every square inch of this masterpiece was painted with the finest of detail which incorporates the ancient Zapotec patterns which have a great importance on Oaxacan

Length/Height/Width:10" x 8

Fantastic retablo wooden box with a scene of a mariachi playing the violin for the Virgin of Guadalupe in the background

The swirled tail is an excellent touch to this very beautiful piece

Exquisite Ocelot (also known as painted leopard) Alebrije wood carving by the Melchor family

Fantastic chameleon alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca

Beautiful elephant alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

The facial expression and body language of this rabbit gives off the feeling that he has been startled and is getting ready to take off

Majestic bull alebrije wood carving handcrafted by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

Wonderful monkey alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca

Mexico Length/Height/Width: 14

Height/ Length/Width: 9" x 8

These patterns are the benchmark of the indigenous Zapotec civilization