Monkey - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving human skull

Monkey - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving human skullFabulous monkey by the Hernandez family. Handcrafted out of copal wood at their workshop in San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca, Mexico. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 5" x 2. 5" x 2. 5"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

MexicoLength/ Height/ Width: 9" x 3" x 9"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

5" (detachable wings)Material: Copal wood & Acrylic PaintSigned by the artist

Fantastic one-piece beaver alebrije wood carving by the husband and wife team Damian & Beatriz Morales

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

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 7" x 7" x 3

Handcrafted out of copal wood and painted with superb detail

The Hernandez family has become very well known for their alebrijes & dragons over the years

Take a look at the quality of the painting by Leticia

Length/ Height/Width: 20

These patterns can be found throughout the Zapotec ruins in the region and have a great significance in Oaxacan culture

It is the preferred wood for carvers of alebrijes

Length/Height/Width: 13" x 12" x 5"