White Bull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving folk

White Bull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving folkPowerful bull alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico. Expertly crafted out of sustainably sourced copal wood which is native to Oaxaca and the preferred wood of most artists in the region. The painting is absolutely superb with hundreds of extremely fine lines and patterns inspired by Zapotec symbols. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 17. 5" x 9" x 8. 5"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the

25" x 4" x 3"

copal wood (a native and sustainably sourced wood in Oaxaca)

Height/Length/Width: 21" x 17" x 11" (detachable feathers)

A wonderfully whimsical piece

Detachable Antenas

Length/Height/Width: 12" x 5

Carved out of a solid piece of copal wood and painted with fine detail

The technique that does into carving is passed down through generations which master the use of rustic tools such as machetes and chisels to achieve the works of art we know as alebrijes as well as "tonas" & "nahuales"

The amount of detail especially in the curvatures of the tail is absolutely amazing

The movement of the trunk and the ears give this elephant a dominating look and the vibrant colors really make it stand out

Handcrafted out of copal wood at his workshop in Oaxaca

An excellent piece to bring color to any room