Zapotec Shark - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving cat

Zapotec Shark - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving catZapotec shark alebrije wood carving by the Morales family. Expertly carved out of copal wood which was sourced in the fields surrounding the town of Arrazola, Oaxaca. The painting is inspired by ancient Zapotec patterns which are found on ruins throughout Oaxaca and have great importance in Oaxacan culture. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 17. 5" x 6. 5" x 9" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

Museum quality snail alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood by Nestor Melchor & painted with fine detail by his wife Leticia Fabian in Oaxaca

Fantastic blue dragon by top Oaxacan artisan Gaspar Calvo

Elegant bull wood carving by the Vidales family in Oaxaca

Height/Length/Width: 20" x 24" x 7"

5" x 3" x 2

Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood at their workshop and painted with very fine detail

5" x 14" (detachable wings & tail)

Raccoon alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Arrazola

5"Material: Single piece of copal wood Signed by the artistOrigin: Oaxaca

- Copal wood

The Sosa family creates some of the most breath-taking pieces and this is definitely one of them

A family whose work continues to be very recognizable by their creative carving and painting style