Sitting Jaguar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving mexici

Sitting Jaguar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving mexiciFerocious jaguar 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, Mexico Length Height Width: 8" x 6. 5" x 3. 5"Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Large zapotec rhinoceros alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

These fantastical creatures which are born from the imagination of the artist often blwnd 2 or more animals into one which in Oaxacan culture is known as a "nahual

5" x 5"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

Exceptional small jaguar head by the Melchor family

Length/Height/Width: 6" x 2" x 2

Length/Height/Width (adult): 11

Stingray alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 16" x 15" x 5" (detachable tail)Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

Jose & Magaly are young but have gained a very large following for their cheerful carvings

Height/Length/Width: 8" x 6" x 2

Length/Height/Width: 11" x 7" x 3

Solid Copal wood