Vibrant Hippo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving barro

Vibrant Hippo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving barroVibrant hippo alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Oaxaca, Mexico by the Sosa family workshop. Carved out of copal wood and painted with great detail. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 13. 5" x 8. 5" x 7" (detachable tail)Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

Length/Height/Width: 10" x 6" x 3"

After the skull is cleaned and fully prepared

Detachable Antenas

Material: Canvas

The abundance of vibrant colors and Zapotec patterns adds another dimension to this exception work of Mexican folk art

The result of several months of hard work is what you see on VivaMexico

An exceptional and beautiful piece

Small cougar head by the Melchor family workshop

These beautiful works of art feature marbles as eyes

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 14" x 10

5" x 6" x 3

Handcrafted out of copal wood at his workshop in the small town of San Martin Tilcajete