Vibrant Armadillo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving beaver

Vibrant Armadillo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving beaverThis 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

Length/ Height/Width: 15" x 11" x 8"

It depicts the face of a creature that is half man and half jaguar which in the Zapotec culture is the protector of the people

The Zapotec theme of the design is representative of the ancient culture the people of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca still practice and depict in their artworks

Length/Height/Width: 9" x 4" x 5" (detachable tusks)

Seahorse alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca

Height/ Length/Width: 13" x 9

Exceptional winged coyote wood carving by the Roque family at their workshop in Oaxaca

Pouncing jaguar alebrije wood carving by the very talented Roque family

Raccoon alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Arrazola

Length/Height/Width: 6" x 3

5" x 8" x 5"Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artistOrigin: Oaxaca

Fox alebrije wood carving by the Morales family from Arrazola