Beautiful Armadillo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving jewelry

Beautiful Armadillo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving jewelryThis gorgeous armadillo alebrije wood carving was handcrafted by top Oaxacan artist Ivan Fuentes and his wife Mayte at his workshop in San Martin Tilcajete. Ivan is the son of famed Oaxacan artist Epifanio Fuentes who was one of the original 7 carvers to popularize the art of wood carving in Oaxaca several decades ago. This piece was carved out of locally and sustainably sourced copal wood which is the preferred wood for alebrijes due to it's

Masterpiece owl with outstretched wings alebrije wood carving handcrafted by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

5" x 7" (detachable tail)

The delicacy and fluidity in the carving  is very impressive

Length/ Height/Width: 16" x 10" x 5

The Zapotec patterns are absolutely captivating and the colors really make this piece pop

Meticulously carved out of copal wood and painted with zapotec patterns

Exceptional and large bull with imposing stance by the Ramirez family in Oaxaca

Length/Height/Width: 14" x 7

which is native to Oaxaca and the preferred wood of most artists in the region

Eleazar is most well known for his exceptionally detailed carvings of wildlife and this is a prime example of his talent

Masterpiece shark wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Narciso Gonzalez

This piece was decorated with acrylic paint with the traditional design and pointillism of the region which is highly inspired by the ancient Zapotec culture and the ruins found throughout the region