Vibrant Toucan - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving blow fishMagnificent toucan by top Oaxacan artist Narciso Gonzalez. This beautiful alebrije wood carving was handcrafted out of copal wood which Narciso gathered from the fields surrounding his home in Oaxaca. The carving is absolutely superb with perfect proportions and great form. The bright colors and intricate detail make this a true masterpiece. An excellent addition to any art collection from one of Oaxacas most sought after artists. Origin: Oaxaca,
5"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artistOrigin: Oaxaca
Alebrijes are magical and colorful creations made in Oaxaca
Large zapotec rhinoceros alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca
Beautiful one-piece carving by top Oaxacan artists Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes
This beautiful piece was carved out of a single large piece of copal wood by Lauro Ramirez and painted with exceptional detail and vibrant colors by his wife
5" x 4" (detachable ears)
Excellent elephant by the Morales family from Oaxaca
Coyote by top carver Arsenio Morales
MexicoLength/Height/Width: 12" x 10" x 5"Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist
The Ramirez family is well known for their excellent wood carvings which are decorated with traditional Zapotec patterns
Wonderful opossum family alebrije wood carving with detachable baby opossums
This piece is unusual in that it depicts the imperfections that are often found in cattle and bulls with an asymmetrical horns which curve in different directions
