Brown Bull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving chicken

Brown Bull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving chickenFantastic bull by the Sosa family in Oaxaca, Mexico. The detail in this piece is exceptional as we have come to expect from the Sosas who are one of the most popular carvers in Oaxaca. They have been creating alebrijes for generations and have really developed their own style which is easily recognized among collectors. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 8. 75" x 3. 5" x 2. 75" Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail) Signed by the

5" Material: Copal wood (Detachable legs)Signed by the artist

Fierce jaguar alebirije wood carving handcrafted by Nestor Melchor & Leticia Fabian in Oaxaca

Wonderfully carved and painted dog alebrije wood carving by Lauro Ramirez and family

Whimsical bat alebrije wood carving by Lauro Ramirez & his family workshop in Oaxaca

The polishing of the clay compresses the surface which along with being fired at a lower temperature results in the shiny black surface we see in all barro negro pieces

natural dyes

Expertly carved out of copal wood and painted with fine detail

Ferocious jaguar alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

Height/Length/Width: 7" x 7" x 2

blue & turquoise palette

Fantastic one-piece owl alebrije wood carving by Susano Morales & family

MexicoHeight/Width/Depth: 14" x 14" x 14"Material: Copal wood (Detachable flowers & hummingbirds)Signed by the artist