Llama - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving nahual

Llama - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving nahualBeautiful llama alebrije wood carvingby Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes. Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood by Jose and given a great form and posture. This piece was decorated with the traditional Zapotec design which is highly inspired by the ancient Zapotec culture and the ruins found throughout the region. An exquisite example of Oaxacan wood carving folk art. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight Length Width: 9" x 7. 5" x 4"Material: Copal

The fine detail in this piece incorporates ancient Zapotec patterns which are found in the ruins throughout Oaxaca and have a great importance in the Oaxacan culture and arts

Beautiful one-piece carving by top Oaxacan artists Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes

Powerful bull alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

From the carving of the wood to the painting

Hammerhead shark alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

Wonderfully carved out of copal wood with detachable wings

Zapotec goat alebrije handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood by the Roque family at their workshop in Oaxaca

Carved out of a solid piece of copal wood and painted with fine detail

Mexico Length/ Height/Width: 8" x 6

Fish is removable and has a dowel that attaches to a hole in the bears mouth

Vibrant fox by the very talented Ivan & Mayte Fuentes

Length/Height/Width: 10" x 5" x 3