Graceful Fox - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving crab

Graceful Fox - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving crabMasterpiece fox alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family at their workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Expertly carved out of copal wood which is sustainably grown in the fields surrounding the workshop. The fine detail and vibrant colors really make this piece one of the best we've seen from them. A great piece for any art collector! Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length Width: 9. 5" x 9" x 3" Material: Copal wood (detachable tail) Signed by

5" x 4"Single piece of copal woodSigned by the artist

-Right Rear: "The legend of the Aztec warrior Popocatepetl and the princess Iztaccihuatl"

Ivan's father Epifanio was one of the original wood carvers in Oaxaca to popularize alebrijes and over time developed a style which is easily recognizable as the "Fuentes style

in particular black

The friendly expression paired with the bright colors give this piece a very warm and inviting look

Arsenio's marble eyed otters & rabbits have become a must have for alebrije collectors worldwide

Very fine alebrije wood carving by the husband and wife duo Jose Clavo & Magaly Funtes

Masterpiece crouching jaguar alebrije wood carving by the Morales family

The detail in this piece is achieved over several days of carving with traditional tools such as machetes and small chisels to create precise details

Expertly carved out of copal wood and painted with fine detail

otherworldly

Always coming out with fantastic new creations such as this gorgeous fish which was carved out of copal wood and painted with the great detail we have come to expect from the Sosa family