Mini Quetzal Bird - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving toucan

Mini Quetzal Bird - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving toucanMiniature Oaxacan alebrije wood carving. Alebrijes are magical and colorful creations made in Oaxaca, Mexico. Each carving is one of a kind and made entirely by hand. This miniature alebrije is a fantastic addition to any collection! Sizes of our mini alebrijes are approximately: 1. 5" 2. 5" Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Handcrafted out of copal wood Hand painted

Carved out of copal wood and painted with exceptional and bright detail

The patterns were inspired by the ancient Zapotec ruins throughout Oaxaca which have a great importance in Oaxacan culture

Expertly out of the wood of the copal tree which is native to Oaxaca

The technique that does into carving is passed down through generations which master the use of rustic tools such as machetes and chisels to achieve the works of art we know as alebrijes as well as "tonas" & "nahuales"

Length/Height/Width: 9" x 7

One-of-a-kind Zapotec Coyote alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Oaxaca

5" x 7"Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable ears)Signed by the artist

Height/Length/Width: 12" x 4

Length/Height/Width: 15" x 13

Fierce tiger alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Arrazola

Length/Height/Width: 7" x 6" x 6"

Length/Height/Width:13