Purple Octopus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving toro

Purple Octopus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving toroFantastic 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: 8. 5" x 4" x 9" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

Toucan alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Oaxaca

Zapotec lemur alebrije wood carving by husband & wife duo Jesus & Roxana Hernandez

Length/Height/Width: 14" x 11

5" x 11" x 6" Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Height/Length/Width: 11

Handcrafted from the wood of the sacred copal tree and decorated with ancient Zapotec patterns

Length/Height/Width: 12" x 6" x 5"

Length/Height/Width: 9" x 5" x 8

this piece took a total of 10 months to complete

Gorilla alebrije wood carving by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

Exquisite one-piece king cobra wood carving by the Morales family at their workshop in Oaxaca

Fantastic one-piece Zapotec octopus alebrije wood carving by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca