Gorgeous Quail - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving owl

Gorgeous Quail - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving owlFantastic quail alebrije wood carving by the Roque family in Oaxaca, Mexico. The perfect proportions in the carving and the detail in the painting really make this piece stand out. The design incorporates ancient Zapotec patterns which have great importance in the lives of the Oaxacan people and their culture. A fantastic work of Mexican folk art. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight Length Width: 7. 25" x 3. 5" x 3. 5v"Material: Copal wood (detachable

Length/Height/Width: 15" x 3" x 10

Excellent wildebeest alebrije wood carving by Susano Morales and family

5" x 9" x 7

The skull was cleaned thoroughly and then painted silver before applying the beads one-by-one

Very creative piece by top Oaxacan Artist Eleazar Morales

Shark alebrije wood carving by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

Jaguar by Lauro Ramirez and his family at their workshop in Oaxaca

The Huichol people

Each bead is individual placed on a layer of bees wax upon the carved wood jaguar sculpture

5" x 14" (detachable wings & tail)

Magaly is daughter of Epifanio Fuentes who is one of the original wood carvers in Oaxaca and helped popularize the art form

They have become well known throughout the art world for their ceramic skulls