Playful Otter - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving stingray

Playful Otter - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving stingrayFabulous otter alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family in Oaxaca Mexico. Expertly carved out of sustainably sourced copal wood in the valleys of Oaxaca. The painting was very well done with patterns inspired by ancient Zapotec motifs. An excellent work of Mexican folk art! Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 10" x 4. 5" x 4"Copal wood Signed by the artist

Such a creative piece and one that is larger than we are used to seeing from Eleazar

Length/ Height/ Width: 10

Owl alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

Cute cat alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

Length/ Height/Width: 12" x 3" x 10"

Length/Height/Width: 12" x 10

Gorgeous pig alebrije wood carving by the Roque family in Oaxaca

Copal is a sustainably sourced wood which is native to Oaxaca and is the preferred wood of most artists in the area

Exquisite elephant alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca

This striped 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

Origin: San Andrés Cohamiata

5" x 6" x 8" Material: Copal wood  (detachable tail)Signed by the artist