Vibrant Whale (Red) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving walrus

Vibrant Whale (Red) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving walrusExceptional one piece whale alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family. Carved out of copal wood at their workshop in Oaxaca and painted with their signature designs which incorporate ancient Zapotec patterns. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 8. 5" x 3. 5" x 3"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

The Zapotec patterns represent the elements of nature that had great importance to the ancient people of Oaxaca and are still important to this day

Exceptional one-piece hippopotamus wood carving by the Melchor family

An exceptional piece of Mexican folk art

Masterpiece Aztec Warrior alebrije wood carving handcrafted by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

Height/Length/Width: 11" x 9" x 5" (detachable tail)

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 9" x 5

25"Origin: Puebla

Majestic eagle alebrije wood carving by the Melchor family at their workshop in Oaxaca

Blue fox alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

An exceptional and unique piece

Length/ Height/Width: 19" x 12" x 7

25" x 3"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist