Crouching Cat - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving hawk

Crouching Cat - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving hawkBeautiful crouching cat alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight Length Width: 11" x 9. 5" x 4"Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Their pieces are some of the most sought after by collectors for their bright colors and exceptional detail

Fantastic elephant wood carving by the Vidales family in Oaxaca

The ancient Zapotec culture has a great importance in Oaxaca and in the art that is created there

5" x 14" x 6

5" x 10" x 5"Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Expertly handcrafted at their workshop in Oaxaca

His legacy lives on in his children who continue to create pieces with the "Fuentes style" which incorporates very vibrant colors and precise Zapotec details throughout the piece

Height: 11

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 2

5" x 14" (detachable wings & tail)

The patterns that are delicately painted by Laura are inspired by the designs found throughout the Zapotec ruins of Oaxaca which have a great importance in Oaxacan culture to this day

which is native to Oaxaca and the preferred wood of most artists in the region