Fine Raccoon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving possum

Fine Raccoon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving possumMasterpiece raccoon alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family. This exceptional large piece was carved out of copal wood which was sourced in the fields surrounding the family workshop. The painting was done with the distinctive Sosa style which incorporates Zapotec patterns and bright colors. A great piece of Mexican folk art. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 16" x 11. 5" x 6. 5" Material: Copal wood (detachable tail) Signed by the artist

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Stunning one-piece lion handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood

Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with traditional Zapotec patterns

5" x 11" (detachable tentacles)

Handcrafted in Oaxaca Mexico by top artisans Jesus & Roxana Hernandez

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

Always coming out with fantastic new creations such as this gorgeous fish which was carved out of copal wood and painted with the great detail we have come to expect from the Sosa family

Carved out of copal wood by Damian and painted with great detail by Beatriz

Carved out of a single piece of copal wood at his workshop in Oaxaca and painted with great detail by his wife Tibida

Length/Height/Width: 17" x 9

Carefully decorated in acrylic paint with the traditional design and pointillism of the region inspired by the ancient Zapotec designs found on ruins throughout Oaxaca

The design shows the iconography of the archaeological ruins of Oaxaca including Mitla