Small Jaguar Head (Gray) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving dona rosa

Small Jaguar Head (Gray) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving dona rosaExceptional small jaguar head by the Melchor family. Handcrafted at their Oaxaca workshop out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with fine detail. The intricate designs throughout are inspired by those found on the ancient Zapotec ruins which can be found throughout the Oaxaca region. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 2. 5" x 2" x 2"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

Red chameleon alebrije wood carving by Lauro Ramirez & his family workshop in Oaxaca

Expertly carved out of copal wood by Jesus

5" x 6" Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

Octopus alebrije wood carving by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

This gorgeous alebrije was carved by Nestor out of a single piece of copal wood which was sourced from the fields surrounding the town of San Martin

Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with Narciso's signature style

Height/ Length/Width: 5

Material: Copal wood (detachable raccoon head)

Beautiful deer alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family

Oaxaca MexicoLength/Height/Width: 11" x 3

also known as an alebrije

The design in the painting waqs inspired by ancient Zapotec symbols which are very prevalent around Oaxaca and engrained in the culture