Beautiful Snail - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving puffer fish

Beautiful Snail - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving puffer fishExceptional snail alebrije wood carving by the Morales family at their workshop in the small town of Arrazola just outside of Oaxaca city in Mexico. This town is known as being the place where these magical wooden creations are made and are known worldwide as alebrijes. The Morales family is one of the most popular and their pieces are sought after for the vibrance and delicate detail Their pieces incorporate Zapotec patterns which are inspired by the

Height/Length/Width: 15

His pieces are some of the most recognizable from Oaxaca

25\" x 4\" x 2\"

5" Time to complete: 8 months Material: Single piece of copal wood Signed by the artist (Includes signed certificate of authenticity)

The painting was very well done and incorporates the melchor style of painting with ancient Zapotec patterns which have a great presence and importance in Oaxacan arts and culture

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 12" x 7" x 6" (detachable tail)Material: Copal wood & Acrylic PaintSigned by the artist

Small bead length: 1/3"

Fantastic blue elephant alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

Gorgeous bighorn ram alebrije wood carving by the Melchor family

Length/Height/Width: 9" x 5

5" x 5" x 3"

5" x 9" x 6"