Zapotec Caterpillar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving whale

Zapotec Caterpillar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving whaleExcellent caterpillar alebrije by the Morales family at their workshop in the small town of Arrazola just outside of Oaxaca city in Mexico. This town is known as being the place where these magical wooden creations are made and are known worldwide as alebrijes. The Morales family is one of the most popular and their pieces are sought after for the vibrance and delicate detail Their pieces incorporate Zapotec patterns which are inspired by the ancient

Length: ~2

Wonderful bear alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico

Beautiful giraffe & babies sculpture made by the very talented Lauro Ramirez with help from his family

Beautiful one-piece jaguar wood carving by the very popular and talented Nicolas Morales

Height/ Length/Width: 14

Fantastic jaguar head alebrije wood carving by Joaquin Hernandez

Exceptional otter alebrije by the Ramirez family at their workshop in Oaxaca

25"Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed certificate of authenticity

5" x 2" x 2"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

5" x 15" x8"

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 16

Excellent small opossum by the talented Sosa family at their Oaxaca workshop located in the small town of Tilcajete