Resting Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving beaded

Resting Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving beadedCurious owl alebrije wood carving made in Oaxaca, Mexico. This beautiful work of art was handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood. Copal wood is sustainably sourced in the fields surrounding the small towns of San Martin Tilcajete & Arrazola and is the wood of choice for wood carvers in Oaxaca. Many months went into creating this exceptional piece. From curing, carving, sanding & painting the wood. An alebrije can take up to 15 months to

The painting is very finely done with ancient Zapotec patterns painted black over a blue base

Expertly carved out of copal wood by Jesus

Fantastic rooster by husband and wife duo Damian & Beatriz Morales

The detail in the painting is as fine as it can get which is even more impressive on a small piece such as this one

Copal wood (detachable baby opossums)

The striking pose of the ferret along with its vibrant colors really make it stand out as an exceptional work of art

Beautiful owl alebrije expertly carved out of copal wood which is a sustainably sourced wood in Oaxaca

Length/Height/Width: 9" x 5

This warthog was exceptionally done as we expect from one of the top carvers in Oaxaca

They currently participate by preparing carvings to paint by sanding them and painting them with base layers of paint

5" x 5" x 2" (detachable tail)

Miniature bull Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving