Turquoise Lion - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving crocodile

Turquoise Lion - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving crocodileBeautiful lion alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico. Expertly crafted out of sustainably sourced copal wood which is native to Oaxaca and the preferred wood of most artists in the region. The painting is absolutely superb with hundreds of extremely fine lines and patterns inspired by Zapotec symbols. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 11. 5" x 7. 5" x 5" Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable

this piece took a total of 8 months to complete

These fantastical creatures which are born from the imagination of the artist often blwnd 2 or more animals into one which in Oaxacan culture is known as a "nahual

Mexico Length/Height/Width: 11

Wonderful train set alebrije wood carving by the very talented Roque family

Length/Height/Width: 14

The beautiful painting work makes this Oaxacan wood carving bull alebrije unique & valuable

Small jaguar head by top Oaxacan carver and painter Nestor Melchor and his wife Leticia Fabian

Height/Length/Width: 11" x 8" x 5"

& spikes)Material: Copal wood & Acrylic PaintSigned by the artist

Height/Length/Width: 17" x 10

The design in the painting waqs inspired by ancient Zapotec symbols which are very prevalent around Oaxaca and engrained in the culture

and eagle)Signed by the artist