Mini Dolphin - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving frog

Mini Dolphin - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving frogMiniature Oaxacan alebrije wood carving Sizes of our mini alebrijes are approximately: 1. 5" 2. 5" Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Handcrafted out of copal wood Hand paintedAlebrijes 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!

Length/Height/Width: 14" x 13" x 9

5" x 9" x 9

Excellent wildebeest alebrije wood carving by Susano Morales and family

Exceptionally large beaded coyote sculpture by top Huichol artist Alfredo De La Cruz

The patterns that are delicately painted are inspired by the designs found throughout the Zapotec ruins of Oaxaca which have a great importance in Oaxacan culture to this day

5"Copal wood (detachable antlers & ears)Signed by the artist

5" (detachable ears)

The form of the fish is simply spectacular and the choice of colors really make this piece stand out

Excellent sitting monkey wood carving by Eleazar Morales at his workshop in Oaxaca

Howling coyote alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Arrazola

Fantastic otter alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Arsenio Morales

are deeply symbolic and are petitions to the gods