Masterpiece Crab - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving pulsera

Masterpiece Crab - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving pulseraMasterfully carved alebrije crab made entirely by hand out of copal wood. Carefully decorated in acrylic paint with the traditional Zapotec design and pointillism of the region. One of the most exquisite samples of Oaxacan artisans' expertise in carving animals (tonas), nahuales and alebrijes. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 15. 5" x 7. 5" x 12"Artist: Jose Calvo & Magaly FuentesMaterial: Copal wood (detachable eyes & legs)

Bighorn ram alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Arrazola

Copal is a sustainably sourced wood which is native to Oaxaca and is the preferred wood of most artists in the area

The painting is absolutely superb with hundreds of extremely fine lines and patterns inspired by Zapotec symbols

Exquisite cat alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family in Oaxaca Mexico

Fantastic chameleon alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by top Oaxacan artists Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes

Wonderful dolphin alebrije wood carving by master carver Susano Morales

One-of-a-kind

Rooster alebrije wood carving by the Ramirez family workshop in Arrazola

Length/ Height/Width: 6

Height/ Length/Width: 13" x 14" x 5

Height/Length/Width: 12" x 5

Susano is an expert wood carver who has been making alebrijes for over 30 years