Chameleon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving nestor melchor

Chameleon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving nestor melchorThis chameleon sculpture was made with sustainably sourced copal wood using techniques that have been passed down over generations. The detail in the carving is a result of years of practice using the tools of traditional wood carvers which include gouges, chisels, machetes and sandpaper. The piece was decorated with ancient Zapotec symbols using natural dyes and acrylic paint. At VivaMexico. com we offer an exclusive selection of handmade items from

Length/Height/Width: 17" x 3

Rattlesnake alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Oaxaca

Height/Length/Width: 13

Beautiful large owl alebrije wood carving handcrafted by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

Length/Height/Width: 13" x 9

5" x 6"Material: Copal wood & Acrylic PaintSigned by the artist

5" x 8" x 7"

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Handcrafted from a single piece of wood in Oaxaca

Excellent one-piece eagle alebrije wood carving by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

Length/Height/Width: 10" x 4

Very well carved out of copal wood and painted with fine detail