Zapotec Rhino - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving lion

Zapotec Rhino - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving lionThis rhinoceros 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

5" x 5" x 4

Zapotec lemur alebrije wood carving by husband & wife duo Jesus & Roxana Hernandez

this piece took a total of 5 months to complete

Carved out of copal wood (detachable tail)

Height/Length/Width: 10" x 10" x 2

Material: Copal wood & acrylic paint (detachable antennae)

A wonderful museum quality piece for any art collection

Fantastic Dragon by the award winning artists Jesus & Roxana Hernandez in Oaxaca

Masterpiece owl vs snake one-piece alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by top artist Orlando Mandarin in Oaxaca

Perfect as a Thanksgiving centerpiece

The proportions and the curves are perfectly carved and really give this piece a realistic form

Large jaguar alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca