Giraffe Family - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving lemur

Giraffe Family - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving lemurBeautiful giraffe & babies sculpture made by the very talented Lauro Ramirez with help from his family. The detail in the carving is a result of years of practice using the tools of traditional wood carvers which include gouges, chisels, machetes and sandpaper. The piece was decorated using natural dyes and acrylic paint. At VivaMexico. com we offer an exclusive selection of handmade items from Mexicos most recognized artisans. All orders are shipped

Size: 24" x 24"

Gorgeous fish by the Roque family workshop in Oaxaca

Each quill was individually painted and placed into the body which was carved out of a single block of copal wood

Length/Height/Width: 14" x 5

Eagle alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

Height/Length/Width: 17" x 10

Fish alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

The carving and painting of this piece is absolutely spectacular

A true museum quality piece

Mexico by top artist Lauro Ramirez

banana & pineapple

Owl sculpture by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales