Purple Armadillo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving gato

Purple Armadillo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving gatoBeautiful purple armadillo alebrije wood carving handcrafted by top Oaxacan artist Ivan Fuentes and his wife Mayte at his workshop in San Martin Tilcajete. Ivan is the son of famed Oaxacan artist Epifanio Fuentes who was one of the original 7 carvers to popularize the art of wood carving in Oaxaca several decades ago. This piece was carved out of locally and sustainably sourced copal wood which is the preferred wood for alebrijes due to it's

5"Material: Copal wood & Acrylic Paint (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Exceptional wild board wood carving by Eleazar Morales at his workshop in Oaxaca

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 14

Beautifully carved and painted by master wood craftsmen from Arrazola

This incredible work of art was made over the span of several months by Huichol artisans from a small community within the Sierra Madre mountains of Jalisco

The Huichol are a native people of Mexico who ingabit the Sierra Madre range and continue the traditions of their ancient ancestors who date back as far as 15

Fabulous vibrant rooster by the Jimenez family

5" x 3"Material: Copal wood & Acrylic PaintSigned by the artistAlebrijes are magical and colorful creations made out of copal wood in Oaxaca

The Huichol people

5" x 9" x 4

Miniature lizard Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving

Length/Height/Width: 20" x 11" x 11"