Blue Pegasus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving toucanExceptional mystical pegasus alebrije wood carving. Handcrafted at the workshop of the Roque family where each member has mastered a specific part of the artistic process. From the carving, sanding, prepping, & painting, each family member adds their special touch with the final product being this gorgeous pegasus. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 7. 5" x 7" x 5. 5" Material: Copal wood (detachable wings & tail) Signed by the artist
Gazelle alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales
The copal tree is native to Oaxaca and is the wood of choice for most carvers
Handcrafted by Jose out of a single large piece of copal wood and painted exquisitely by Magaly
The Zapotec patterns depicted on many of their pieces are inspired by the ancient ruins found throughout Oaxaca
The detail in the carving is a result of years of practice using the tools of traditional wood carvers which include gouges
Fantastic one-piece day of the dead skeleton wood carving by the Roque family workshop in Oaxaca
Handcrafted out of copal wood at his workshop in Oaxaca and painted by his wife and son Irvin
Length/Height/Width: 9" x 8
Handcrafted out of copal wood and painted with great detail at their workshop in Oaxaca
Beautiful deer wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales
Length/ Height/Width: 7
Length/Height/Width: 9" x 4
