Gold Leaf Rhinoceros - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Donkey

Gold Leaf Rhinoceros - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving DonkeyAbsolutely stunning rhino with gold leaf horns handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood by the Carreo family in Oaxaca, Mexico. Everything from the carving to the painting and gold leaf is perfection and what we have come to expect from the Carreo family whos family members each specialize in separate parts of the artistic process. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 9" x 5. 5" x 4. 5"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

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Exceptional small jaguar head by the Melchor family

Masterfully carved out of copal wood at his workshop in Oaxaca and painted with great detail by his wife Tibida

Very great form with a curious expression on his face

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 19" x 11" x 7"Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

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Fantastic turning coyote alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico

Length/Height/Width: 6" x 4" x 3

Artist: Lauro Ramirez

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