Reading Monkey - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving aguila

Reading Monkey - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving aguilaFantastic monkey with book alebrije wood carving by the Hernandez family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Handcrafted by master carver Jesus Hernandez and painted by his wife Roxana. Jesus & Roxana have won numerous awards throughout Mexico for their beautiful and innovative pieces. A wonderful addition to any folk art collection. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 8. 5" x 6. 5" x 3"Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail and book)Signed by

The carving takes several weeks and even after the carving process is finished the piece has to be allowed to dry out completely before continuing to the next step

Length/Height/Width: 15" x 5

this piece took a total of 7 months to complete

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 5" x 5

Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with detailed patterns inspired by the ancient  Zapotecs who lived in the region over 2

Length/Height/Width: 10" x 7" x 5"

Large cow head by the Hernandez family

Handcrafted out of copal wood and painted with ancient Zapotec patterns

Miniature Oaxacan alebrije wood carving Sizes of our mini alebrijes are approximately: 1

Jose & Magaly are a great team of artists with Jose focusing on the carving while Magaly does the painting

A great piece for any art collection

Height/ Length/Width: 9