Majestic Fish - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving negro

Majestic Fish - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving negroExcellent fish alebrije by the extremely talented husband & wife team Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes. Magaly is daughter of Epifanio Fuentes who is one of the original wood carvers in Oaxaca and helped popularize the art form. This piece was carved out of a single piece of copal wood by Jose and painted with the vibrant Zapotec patterns by Magaly. An excellent work of art by a young up and coming team of artists. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length

Masterpiece armadillo by top Oaxacan artist Lauro Ramirez and his family at his workshop in Oaxaca

Exceptional turtle alebrije wood carving by the Roque family in Oaxaca

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 12

At first glance you might think the body was painted with a fine paint brush but the detailing was actually done by burning the wood with a hot pointed piece of metal

5" x 8" x 3

Length/Width/Depth: 22" x 20" x 10"

The incredible detail in the painting along with the excellent carving really make this piece stand out as one of the best we have available

He is self taught which aided in the development of his own unique and recognizable style

Beautiful one-piece turtle alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with fine detail

25" x 3"Material: Copal wood (detachable feather)Signed by the artist

Koala alebrije wood carving by the husband & wife duo Damian & Beatriz Morales of Arrazola

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 5" x 3