Blue Bull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving praying mantis

Blue Bull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving praying mantisFantastic blue bull alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Oaxaca by the Ramirez family workshop. Expertly carved out of sustainably sourced copal wood and painted with traditional Zapotec patterns. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 11" x 10" x 5. 5" Copal wood (detachable tail & ears) Signed by the artist

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 21" x 15" x 5"Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

* Candle can be placed inside through opening on the bottom of skull

Hand painted

5" x 11" x 4

The other animals include a duck

The painting was very well done and incorporates the Fuentes style of painting with ancient Zapotec patterns which have a great presence and importance in Oaxacan arts and culture

Excellent wood carving by top wood carver Eleazar Morales

Expertly crafted out of copal wood and painted with the Ramirez signature style of traditional Zapotec patterns

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