Masterpiece Crab - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving turtle

Masterpiece Crab - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving turtleMasterfully carved alebrije crab made entirely by hand out of copal wood. Carefully decorated in acrylic paint with the traditional Zapotec design and pointillism of the region. One of the most exquisite samples of Oaxacan artisans' expertise in carving animals (tonas), nahuales and alebrijes. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 16" x 6. 5" x 10. 5"Artist: Jose Calvo & Magaly FuentesMaterial: Copal wood (detachable eyes & legs)

Oaxaca MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 9

Length/Height/Width: 12" x 6" x 6"

Ivan Fuentes is the son of Epifanio Fuentes who was one of the original wood carvers in Oaxaca to popularize the artform and help grow it to its present form with collectors spanning the entire globe

the sanding and the painting

Length/Height/Width: 14" x 11" x 4

Length/Height/Width: 8

Majestic coyote alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family

The mother and offspring were each expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with fantastic detail

An exceptional piece to add to any art collection

Narciso is one of our favorite artists and makes some of the most perfectly finished and well proportioned pieces with fine lines and Zapotec inspired detail

Epifanio was one of the original wood carvers to popularize the art of alebrijes several decades ago

Height/Length/Width: 7