Zapotec Octopus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving possum

Zapotec Octopus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving possumBeautiful one piece octopus alebrije wood carving made in Oaxaca, Mexico by master craftsman Nestor Melchor. This beautiful work of art was handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood. Copal wood is sustainably sourced in the fields surrounding the small towns of San Martin Tilcajete & Arrazola and is the wood of choice for wood carvers in Oaxaca. Many months went into creating this exceptional piece. From curing, carving, sanding & painting the

Fantastic one-piece horned lizard alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

Length/Height/Width (baby): 5" x 4" x 1

Height/ Length/Width: 13

The carving of this piece is very impressive with perfect proportions

Beautiful fox alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in San Martin Tilcajete

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

Exceptional stretching dog alebrije by top Oaxacan artist Narciso Gonzalez and his wife Ruby

Handcrafted out of copal wood by master carver Jesus and painted by his wife Roxana

Handcrafted miniature bird Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving

Take a look at the quality of the painting

Handcrafted by master artisans Nestor Melchor & Leticia Fabian in Oaxaca

Zapotec armadillo by the very talented Roque family in Oaxaca