Mini Turtle - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving loteryMiniature Oaxacan alebrije wood carving. 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! Sizes of our mini alebrijes are approximately: 1. 5" 2. 5" Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Handcrafted out of copal wood Hand painted
Handcrafted out of sustainably sourced copal wood which is the wood of choice for alebrije carvings and is grown locally
Bull alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales
Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with the signature Sosa style which incorporates ancient Zapotec patterns and bright colors
Height/Length/Width: 15" x 8
The painting is very beautiful and incorporates patterns which come from the ancient Zapotec culture which has a very important presence in Oaxaca
Fantastic one-piece stingray wood carving by the Morales family
Length/ Height/Width: 19" x 12" x 7
Arsenio's marble eyed animals are considered a must have among Mexican folk art collectors and this piece is definitely one to have
Material: Copal wood & Acrylic Paint (detachable tail
Masterfully carved alebrije made entirely by hand out of copal wood
Handcrafted by Jose out of copal wood and painted exquisitely by Magaly
Very cute fish alebrije wood carving made from a single piece of copal wood