Porcupine (Yellow & Red) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving viva mexico

Porcupine (Yellow & Red) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving viva mexicoFantastic porcupine by Gabriela Sosa and her family workshop in Oaxaca. Handcrafted out of copal wood and painted with the vibrant colors that the Sosa family is known for. The is the first time that we see porcupines coming out of their workshop and we just love them! A great addition to any collection. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 6" x 4. 5" x 6. 5" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 10" x 6" x 5" Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 12" x 10

Height/Length/Width: 14

These grecas patterns are so meticulously and finely painted with agave thorns which is used instead of a brush in order to provide the fine lines that a traditional brush can't produce

5" x 5" x 5

A normally fired ceramic piece using the same clay would instead result in a dull gray finish

Great carving with vibrant Zapotec patterns

natural dyes

Length/Height/Width: 13" x 4

Beautiful one-piece rooster alebrije wood carving by the Melchor family

Fabulous fish by the Sosa family

An incredible work of Mexican folk art that would be a great addition to any art collection