Purple Zapotec Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving oaxaca

Purple Zapotec Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving oaxacaOwl alebrije wood carving by the Roque family in Oaxaca. Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with detailed patterns inspired by the ancient Zapotecs who lived in the region over 2,000 years ago. A very cute and colorful work of Mexican folk art which would look good on your shelf of choice or desk! Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight Length Width: 3" x 2. 5" x 2. 5"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

Copal wood is native to Oaxaca and is considered to be sacred

5" x 9" x 5" (detachable tail)

Mexico Height/Length/Width: 13" x 7" x 8" Material: Copal wood  (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Gorgeous quail by the Ramirez family workshop

Skull carved out of copal wood by Jose Sosa Ojeda

25" x 6" x 6"

Zapotec ferret wood carving masterfully carved out of copal wood and painted with traditional Zapotec patterns by the Hernandez family at their workshop in Oaxaca

This tree produces a soft & fragrant wood that is ideal for carving and allows for the artists to create fine detail in their pieces

5" x 5" Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

Purple bull alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Hernandez family workshop in Oaxaca

Scorpion wood carving handcrafted by Jesus & Roxana Hernandez at their workshop in Oaxaca Mexico

Length/Width/Depth: 19" x 18" x 13"