Fantastic Dragon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving caballo

Fantastic Dragon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving caballoExceptional dragon alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family which creates some of the most jaw dropping works of art in Oaxaca. This piece was delicately carved out of copal wood which was sourced in the fields surrounding the town of San Martin Tilcajete. The many small and complex details that went into this piece make it one of our premier collection pieces. The tail curving around the leg to the front is the work of a true master carver. An

Owl alebrije wood carving by the Morales family from Arrazola

Exceptional mini buffalo by the Melchor family workshop

The polishing of the clay compresses the surface which along with being fired at a lower temperature results in the shiny black surface we see in all barro negro pieces

25"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

A beautiful piece for bird lovers

This spotted fox wood carving also known as "alebrije" was carved and painted in the small town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca Mexico by the Hernandez family which is one of the 7 original families who popularized the art of wood-carving

Squirrel by top Oaxacan artist Lauro Ramirez

This armadillo sculpture was made with sustainably sourced copal wood using techniques that have been passed down over generations

Length/Height/Width: 13" x 5

which incorporates Zapotec symbols

The carving is always so well proportioned with featured carved with precise detail

Wonderfull small and detailed piece by top Oaxacan artists of the Roque family workshop