Octopus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving chihuahua

Octopus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving chihuahuaThis octopus sculpture was made with sustainably sourced copal wood using techniques that have been passed down over generations. The detail in the carving is a result of years of practice using the tools of traditional wood carvers which include gouges, chisels, machetes and sandpaper. The piece was decorated with ancient Zapotec symbols using natural dyes and acrylic paint. At VivaMexico. com we offer an exclusive selection of handmade items from

Grizzly bear alebirije wood carving by Nestor Melchor & Leticia Fabian

5" x 11" x 6

After all cracks are filled

Length/ Height/Width: 23" x 5" x 11"

Fantastic rhino by one of Oaxaca's top wood carvers Eleazar Morales

Handcrafted out of copal wood

Height: 10"

Copal wood (detachable tail)

Fantastic one-piece bear with fish carving by the Ramirez family workshop in Arrazola

Blue howling coyote wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in San Martin Tilcajete

Length/ Height/Width: 10" x 8" x 5"

Beautiful museum quality piece by top Oaxacan artist Nestor Melchor