Zapotec Armadillo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving turkeyGorgeous one piece wood carving by the Fabian family. Expertly handcrafted out of copal wood at their workshop in the town of Tilcajete, Oaxaca. In Indigenous Mexican symbology, the armadillo represents protection, boundaries, and grounding energy a creature deeply connected to the earth. In alebrije form, it becomes something magical: part animal, part dream, and entirely unique. No molds, no duplicates just singular, soul filled artistry signed by
MexicoLength/Height/Width: 9" x 7
A wonderful museum quality piece and a great addition to any art collection
Length/Height/Width: 7" x 4
5" x 3" x 2"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist
Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood
5" x 2"Origin: Nayarit
Every square inch of this masterpiece was painted with the finest of detail which incorporates the ancient Zapotec patterns which have a great importance on Oaxacan culture and arts
Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with the signature Jimenez style which was the original family to start & popularize the art of wood carvings in Oaxaca several decades ago
MexicoLength/Height/Width: 16" x 5" x 7" Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist
Copal wood is the locally and responsibly sourced wood that is used by most artists in the region
Length/Height/Width: 15" x 12" x 9"
We love the coloring and intricate detail that Ivan incorporated into this piece which was carved out of a single piece of copal wood with love and passion for the art that he learned from his well known late father Epifanio who was one of the original wood carvers in Oaxaca several decades ago
