Vibrant Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving pulpo

Vibrant Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving pulpoBeautiful Owl wood carving by the well known Fuentes family. Expertly carved and painted at their family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. The decorative patterns found on this piece are locally known as "grecas" and can be found at the pyramids of Mitla and Monte Alban in Oaxaca. These patterns are the benchmark of the indigenous Zapotec civilization and are very influential in the many different forms of artwork made in the region. These grecas patterns

A great piece of Mexican folk art by one of the most popular wood carving families in Oaxaca

MexicoHandcrafted out of copal woodHand paintedAlebrijes are magical and colorful creations made in Oaxaca

* Due to this item being 100% handmade

Length/Height/Width: 21" x 8" x 6

Both of these animals were revered and respected by the Ancient Zapotecs and continue to be admired by Oaxacans and are incorporated in the art of alebrije wood carvings

Wonderfull Zapotec horse riding a tricycle by the talented Roque family in Oaxaca

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 14

Material: Copal wood & Acrylic Paint

Wonderful dolphin alebrije wood carving by master carver Susano Morales

Each of them did an exceptional job on this very creative piece

Bighorn ram alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

Expertly carved out of copal wood which is a sustainably sourced wood