Giraffe - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Lauro Ramirez

Giraffe - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Lauro RamirezGiraffe alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. The Ramirez family is known worldwide for their excellent wood carvings which are decorated with traditional Zapotec patterns. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 9. 5" x 7. 5" x 3. 5" Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

are Native Mexicans who live mainly in the Northern parts of Jalisco and Nayarit but also live in Zacatecas as well as Durango

His style has become one of the most recognizable to come out of Arrazola

Excellent handcrafted lion alebrije wood carving by the award winning artist Narciso Gonzalez

Height/Length/Width: 13

Green Armadillo Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving handcrafted from copal wood

The Ramirez family is well known for their excellent wood carvings which are decorated with traditional Zapotec patterns

Expertly handcrafted out of copal wood by Lauro and painted with great detail by his wife Griselda

A family whose work continues to be very recognizable by their creative carving and painting style

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