Elegant Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving sculpture

Elegant Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving sculptureElegant owl alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family. This piece was expertly carved out of copal wood (which is sustainably sourced in Oaxaca) and painted with very fine detail at the Sosa workshop in Oaxaca where several family members participate in the making of alebrijes. From the sourcing of the perfect piece of wood, carving, fixing wood imperfections and knots, sanding and finally painting; there are many steps and procedures that go into

Oaxaca MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 9

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25"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

Elegant owl alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family

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5" (detachable ears)

Height/Length/Width: 9" x 6" x 3

Magaly is the younger daughter of famed artist and one the original wood carvers in Oaxaca Epifanio Fuentes

Alebrijes are made from the wood of the copal tree which is native to Oaxaca

Artist: Vidales family workshop

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