Axolotl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving pelican

Axolotl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving pelicanExceptional one piece axolotl wood carving by the Morales family. The axolotle is an amphibian which was considered by Aztecs to be the God of fire and lightning. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 13. 5" x 5" x 8"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

Beautifully carved and painted blue elephant alebrije wood carving by the very talented Oaxacan artist Narciso Gonzalez

Pig alebrije wood carving by the very talented Roque family

Beautiful alebrije woodcarving by the talented artists of the Sosa family

Pepita alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

Wonderful one-piece jaguar alebrije wood carving by the Roque family workshop in Oaxaca

This fantastic skull was expertly carved out of copal wood which is native to Oaxaca and the preferred wood for most carvers in Oaxaca

Mexico Height/Length/Width: 7" x 4

Fantastic bear with removable fish alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan carver Susano Morales

5" x 13" x 7"Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Arsenio's marble eyed animals are considered a must have among Mexican folk art collectors and this piece is definitely one to have

Exquisite pufferfish alebrije wood carving by the Fuentes family

Material: Copal wood & acrylic paint