Exceptional Coyote - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving peacock

Exceptional Coyote - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving peacockMasterpiece coyote by the Sosa family. This beautiful and large piece was hand carved out of copal wood sourced in the fields surrounding the town of San Martin Tilcajete which is the hub for top wood carving families in Oaxaca. 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

Expertly carved out of copal wood by Jesus

Spectacular owl by top Oaxacan artists Soledad and Neri Cruz

Length/Height/Width: 16" x 5

5" x 4" x 6

Owl with wings outstretched alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family workshop in San Martin Tilcajete

Chameleon & raccoon in tree alebrije wood carving by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

Expertly crafted out of copal wood which is native to Oaxaca and the wood of choice for most artists in the region

Jose & Magaly are young but have gained a very large following for their cheerful carvings

Time to complete: 5 months

Expertly crafted out of copal wood and painted with exceptional detail

An excellent piece with great form and design

Cheerful dog alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Arrazola