Fabulous Armadillo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving art

Fabulous Armadillo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving artAbsolutely stunning armadillo alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artists Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes who are also married. Handcrafted by Jose out of copal wood and painted exquisitely by Magaly. Such a unique and beautiful piece. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 13" x 12. 5" x 4" (detachable tail & ears) Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

The fine detail in this piece incorporates ancient Zapotec patterns which are found in the ruins throughout Oaxaca and have a great importance in the Oaxacan culture and arts

Wonderful wood carving of a cactus with several creatures inhabiting it handcrafted by the Hernandez family in Oaxaca

5" (detachable fish)

Fantastic howling coyote alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico

Origin: Oaxaca Mexico

Length/Height/Width: 14" x 6" x 7

Length/Height: 9" x 8" Tall

Fantastic turning coyote alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 14" x 9

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