Zapotec Ram Head - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving iguana

Zapotec Ram Head - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving iguanaExceptional one piece cat head alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artists Jose & Magaly Fuentes. Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood by Jose and painted with the signature Fuentes style by Magaly. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 10. 5" x 3. 5" x 6. 5"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

and tongue

Length/Height/Width: 18

5" x 3" x 6"

Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood which is considered a sacred wood which only grows in Oaxaca and is the preferred wood for carvers

These grecas patterns are so meticulously and finely painted that an agave thorn was used instead of a brush in order to provide finer lines that a traditional brush can't produce

Arsenio's marble eyed animals have become a must-have for alebrije collectors worldwide

5" x 3" (detachable tail)

5"Material: Single piece of copal woodSigned by the artist

Wonderful bear with fish alebrije wood carving by Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes

Ivan is the son of famed Oaxacan artist Epifanio Fuentes who was one of the original 7 carvers to popularize the art of wood carving in Oaxaca several decades ago

5" x 10"Material: Copal wood & Acrylic PaintSigned by the artist

The beautiful painting work makes this Oaxacan wood carving elephant alebrije unique & valuable