Masterpiece Howling Coyote - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving human skull

Masterpiece Howling Coyote - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving human skullMasterpiece coyote by the Sosa family. This beautiful and large piece was hand carved out of copal wood sourced in the fields surrounding the town of San Martin Tilcajete which is the hub for top wood carving families in Oaxaca. The technique that does into carving is passed down through generations which master the use of rustic tools such as machetes and chisels to achieve the works of art we know as alebrijes as well as "tonas" & "nahuales". The

Length/Height/Width: 21" x 10" x 6

Miniature horse Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving

The body and tail were sculpted out of wood and beads were attached with the use of bees wax

Artist: Joaquin HernandezOrigin: Oaxaca

75" x 2" (detachable snake)Material: Copal wood & Acrylic PaintSigned by the artist

000 beads were placed one-by-one to create this wonderful work of art

Length/  Height/Width: 5

Miniature crab Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving

Magnificent one-piece eagle alebirije wood carving by Nestor Melchor & Leticia Fabian

Carved out of copal wood (a tree that is native to Oaxaca) with expert precision

Wonderful hipo wood sculpture carved from a single piece of copal wood

Length/Height/Width: 20" x 8