Bighorn Ram - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving lauro

Bighorn Ram - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving lauroRam alebrije wood carving by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. This large piece was carved out of copal wood which is the wood of choice for most Oaxacan artists. The softness of the wood allows the carvers to create a level of detail which would not be possible with other types of hard wood. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 11" x 11" x 8" Material: Copal wood (detachable ears) Signed by the artist

Oaxaca by the Ramirez family from a single piece of copal wood

Blow fish alebrije wood carving by Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes

Carefully decorated in acrylic paint with the traditional design and pointillism of the region

Material: Copal wood & acrylic paint

A very beautiful piece

Material: Copal wood & Acrylic Paint

Beautiful one-piece chicken alebrije wood carving by Margarito Rodriguez and his family workshop

Small jaguar head by the Melchor family workshop

Length/Height/Width: 8" x 4" x 6

5" x 4"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

Length/Height/Width: 8" x 5" x 2

Material: Copal wood (detachable ears)