Masterpiece Chameleon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving magaly Fuentes

Masterpiece Chameleon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving magaly FuentesExcellent chameleon alebrije by the Morales family at their workshop in the small town of Arrazola just outside of Oaxaca city in Mexico. This town is known as being the place where these magical wooden creations are made and are known worldwide as alebrijes. The Morales family is one of the most popular and their pieces are sought after for the vibrance and delicate detail Their pieces incorporate Zapotec patterns which are inspired by the ancient

Chihuahua alebrije wood carving by Gaspar Calvo

Fantastic museum quality deer alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood

Mexico Length/Height/Width: 13

Time to Complete: 10 Months

Origin: San Martin Tilcajete

5"Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable horns & tail)Signed by the artist

Such a fierce and royal looking lion by the popular Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

The intricate style developed by the Sosa family incorporates ancient Zapotec patterns painted with vibrant colors

also known as Wixaritari

Made by the talented Hernandez family (1 of the 7 original families to practice the craft of wood carving in Oaxaca)

Eleazar is known worldwide for his incredibly detailed animal wood carvings

The Zapotec patterns were so finely painted and the large mane of the lion really make this piece one-of-a-kind