Sea Turtle - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving jewelryLength Height Width: 9. 5" x 4" x 7" Masterfully carved alebrije made entirely by hand out of copal wood. Carefully decorated in acrylic paint with the traditional design and pointillism of the region. One of the most exquisite samples of Oaxacan artisans' expertise in carving animals (tonas), nahuales and alebrijes. This is a piece made by hand so that its finish, decoration, and shape is unique as well as unrepeatable. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Artist:
The head and tail hand from inside the body and move around like a bobblehead
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Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood at their workshop in Oaxaca and painted with exceptional detail
Length/Height/Width: 10" x 4
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Material: Copal wood (detachable eyes