Octopus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving statue

Octopus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving statueFantastic octopus alebrije woodcarving by the talented artists of the Sosa family. This fabulous multicolored piece is decorated with Zapotec patterns & incredible fretwork. The painting is absolutely spectacular. An exceptional work of Mexican folk art! Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 12. 5" x 6" x 11" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

Exceptionally painted with their signature style which incorporates ancient Zapotec symbols which have great cultural importance in Oaxaca

Owl alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

An excellent and creative work of Mexican folk art

5" x 4"Copal wood Signed by the artist

Whimsical bat alebrije wood carving by Lauro Ramirez & his family workshop in Oaxaca

Wonderful train set alebrije wood carving by the very talented Roque family

Fantastic one-piece day of the dead skeleton wood carving by the Roque family workshop in Oaxaca

Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with traditional methods passed down over several generations

Beautiful fox alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca

Susano is known as one of the premier wood carvers in Oaxaca and is entirely self taught along with his brother Eleazar who has also made a name for himself in the town of Arrazola

Exquisitely carved out of copal wood and painted with fine detail

Artist: Eleazar Morales