Day of The Dead Skull (Green) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving rhino

Day of The Dead Skull (Green) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving rhinoExceptional piece of Mexican folk art by the Roque family in Oaxaca. This Day of the Dead skull was carved out of copal wood which is sustainably sourced in the surrounding fields of the town of San Martin Tilcajete. The carving is so well done and even has a jaw that can move up and down. The painting is very finely done the Zapotec patterns painted black over a blue and turquoise base. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 5. 5" x 4. 5" x 4.

Expertly carved out of copal wood and decorated throughout with ancient Zapotec patterns

5"Material: Copal wood & Acrylic Paint (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Exquisite vulture alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan carver Susano Morales

this piece took a total of 7 months to complete

Height/ Length/Width: 14" x 11" x 5

Origin: Jalisco

Length/Height/Width: 10" x 6

Fabulous vibrant rooster by the Jimenez family

Expertly carved out of copal wood at their workshop using traditional methods implementing machetes and small carving knives to add small details

Black & white iguana alebirije wood carving handcrafted by Nestor Melchor & Leticia Fabian in Oaxaca

Length/Height/Width: 12" x 10" x 7

Otter alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico