Turquoise Fish - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving rabbit

Turquoise Fish - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving rabbitThe Sosa family is one of the most innovative wood carving families in Oaxaca. Always coming out with fantastic new creations such as this gorgeous fish which was carved out of copal wood and painted with the great detail we have come to expect from the Sosa family. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 6. 5" x 6" x 5. 5"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

5" x 5" x 4"Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Bead diameter: 7/16"

A very well done piece with a sense of motion and aggression

The bright Zapotec patterns along the tail pair well with the colors used on the ears and give a nice contrast to the darker colors used on the rest of the carving

Mexico Height/Length/Width: 6

Length/Height/Width: 14" x 8

Such a creative and vibrant piece of Mexican folk art

Black panther alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

Includes written description and signature on back

Artist: Vidales family workshop

Origin: San Andrés Cohamiata

They have become well known throughout the art world for their ceramic skulls