Fabulous Zapotec Bull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving beaded

Fabulous Zapotec Bull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving beadedExcellent one piece charging bull by the Vidales family workshop. Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with traditional methods passed down over several generations. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 5. 5" x 3" x 3" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

The Zapotec patterns adorning the entire piece are inspired by the traditional symbolism of the Zapotec culture

The detail in the painting is superb as the Fuentes has come to be known for

This gold cat wood carving also known as "alebrije" was carved and painted in the small town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca Mexico by the Hernandez family which is one of the 7 original families who popularized the art of wood-carving

Wonderful train set alebrije wood carving by the very talented Roque family

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

Material: Copal wood (detachable raccoon head)

Mexico Length/ Height/ Width: 11

Crafted out of copal wood by Jesus and painted by Roxana

This mythical creature

Howling coyote alebrije wood carving by the Morales family

A great collectors piece

Fierce jaguar one-piece wood carving by the Vidales family in Oaxaca