Majestic Brown Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving aguila

Majestic Brown Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving aguilaExceptional one piece owl wood carving by the Ramirez family at their workshop in Oaxaca. Expertly carved out of copal wood which was sustainably sourced in the fields surrounding the town of San Antonio Arrazola. The detailed patters adorning this piece are inspired by Zapotec designs found at the ancient ruins found throughout the region of Oaxaca. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 22. 5" x 12. 5" x 5"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by

Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood by Jose and given a great form and posture with the front leg slightly raised and head turning back

Exceptional alebrije carving by the very talented husband & wife duo Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes

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Zapotec shark alebrije wood carving by the Morales family

These figurative elements honor the life and protection of this sacred animal which was highly revered by the ancient Zapotec people and continue to be by the people of Oaxaca

Such a graceful piece

Exquisite octopus alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

Wonderful one-piece hawk with prey alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

The impressive carving was done by Jose with expert precision

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A wonderfully executed piece with great colors that pop

Fantastic bull alebrije wood carving by the Hernandez family workshop in San Martin Tilcajete