Chameleon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving tiger

Chameleon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving tigerBeautiful chameleon alebrije wood carving by master craftsman Eleazar Morales in Oaxaca. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 8" x 4" x 6. 5"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

This exquisite work of art by the Ramirez family in Oaxaca was handcrafted over the span of 50 days

this piece took a total of 7 months to complete

5" x 7" (detachable tail)

Exceptional one-piece mouse wood carving by master Oaxacan artists Nicolas Morales & his wife Laura Jimenez

Length/Height/Width: 14" x 9" x 5"

The Ramirez family is known for their vibrant painting style that incorporates ancient Zapotec patterns in their designs

Exceptional hand carved turtle alebirije wood carving by top Oaxacan artists Nestor Melchor & Leticia Fabian

-Right Front: "Elite eagle warrior of wars of the ancient Zapotec empire representing fertility"

Expertly out of the wood of the copal tree which is native to Oaxaca

Masterpiece coyote alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family

Beautiful purple armadillo alebrije wood carving handcrafted by top Oaxacan artist Ivan Fuentes and his wife Mayte at his workshop in San Martin Tilcajete

Whimsical blue dog alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca