Vibrant Ram - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving wood carving

Vibrant Ram - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving wood carvingVery fine piece by the husband and wife duo Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes. Magaly is the younger daughter of famed artist and one the original wood carvers in Oaxaca Epifanio Fuentes. Their pieces are some of the most sought after for their bright colors and exceptional detail. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight Length Width: 6" x 3. 5" x 4"Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable ears)Signed by the artist

Single piece of copal wood

5" x 5" x 5

Expertly carved out of copal wood by Jose and finely painted with Zapotec patterns and vibrsnt colors by Magaly

These grecas patterns are so meticulously and finely painted that an agave thorn was used instead of a brush in order to provide finer lines that a traditional brush can't produce

Material: Copal wood & acrylic paint (detachable tail & ears)

Height/Length/Width: 11" x 8" x 5"

5"Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Handcrafted at their Oaxaca workshop out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with fine detail

Height/Length/Width: 21" x 14" x 11"

Bear with removable fish by the very talented wood carver Susano Morales and painted by his wife Tibida at their workshop in Oaxaca

Detachable ears and horns

Copal branches are used for carvings in order to preserve the life of the tree and ensure a plentiful source of wood for generations to come