MINI BLUE CAT Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture wood carving

MINI BLUE CAT Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture wood carvingMiniature Oaxacan alebrije wood carving Sizes of our mini alebrijes are approximately: 1. 25" 2" Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Handcrafted out of copal wood Hand painted Alebrijes are magical and colorful creations made in Oaxaca, Mexico. Each carving is one of a kind and made entirely by hand. This miniature alebrije is a fantastic addition to any collection! Your order will be shipped within 1 business day after your purchase. All orders are packed

It depicts the face of a creature that is half man and half jaguar which in the Zapotec culture is the protector of the people

Height: 16" (Single piece of wood)

Fantastic bull alebrije wood carving by Lauro Ramirez & his family workshop in Oaxaca

several base coats of paint are applied

A top wood carving family known for their Zapotec inspired patterns and vivid colors

This red cat 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

This black rhinoceros was carved with great attention to detail and painted with very white lines

Length/Height/Width: 7" x 7" x 3

Fish alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

000 beads were placed one-by-one to create this wonderful work of art

Perfect gift for weddings

Meticulously carved out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with perfection