Large Jaguar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving stingrayUnleash the spirit of the jungle with this stunning Jaguar Alebrije, hand carved from copal wood and painted in electrifying detail by master artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico. In Zapotec culture, the jaguar represents power, protection, and the mystical link between the earthly and the divine. This striking piece captures that energy in every curve, swirl, and brushstrokemerging ancestral mythology with bold, contemporary color. Every alebrije is a one of a
The copal tree is a revered tree which is only found in Oaxaca and is the wood of choice for most artists due to its perfect properties for use in carving fine details such as this piece
Mexico Height/Length/Width: 16" x 15" x 7" Handcrafted out of copal wood Signed by the artist
5" x 5" x 7"
5" x 18" (Detachable wings)Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist
The delicacy and precision in the carving is very impressive in this piece
The Zapotec patterns adorning the entire piece are inspired by those found on the ancient ruins found scattered throughout the Oaxaca region and have a great importance on Oaxacan culture and arts
Height/Length/Width: 12" x 10" x 5"
5" x 6" x 7"
Absolutely stunning rhino with gold leaf horns handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood by the Carreño family in Oaxaca
Very large and impressively carved out of a single piece of copal wood which is grown in the surrounding fields of the Sosa workshop
Beautiful ram alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family at their workshop in Oaxaca
Great horned owl alebrije wood carving by the very talented Roque family
