Fierce Lynx - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving opossum

Fierce Lynx - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving opossumThis exquisite work of art by the Ramirez family in Oaxaca was handcrafted over the span of 50 days. Expertly out of the wood of the copal tree which is native to Oaxaca. The painting is very finely done with patterns inspired by those found on the ancient Zapotec ruins of Oaxaca. Copal carvings are allowed to fully dry for several weeks prior to painting to allow time for imperfections to be smoothed and filed in to give the piece a perfectly smooth

Wonderful owl alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood

5" x 9" x 8"

Height/Length/Width: 17

Height/Length/Width: 1

They have since brought in their son and daughter to pass down the skills that they have developed over the years

5" x 8" x 4

Beautifully painted jaguar head from the town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca

Height/Length/Width: 8" x 4

This incredible octopus wood carving was sculpted out of a single piece of copal by Esteban Hernandez

5" x 3" (detachable tail)

Gorgeous ram alebrije wood carving by the very talented Roque family workshop

Fantastic otter alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Arsenio Morales