Purple Lemur - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving mexici

Purple Lemur - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving mexiciBeautiful lemur alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family. Handcrafted out of copal wood at their workshop in Oaxaca and painted with fine Zapotec patterns and bright colors. A great work of Mexican folk art by one of the most prominent and recognized family of artists. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length Width: 19" x 6. 5" x 7" Material: Copal wood (detachable tail) Signed by the artist

They have been creating alebrijes for generations and have really developed their own style which is easily recognized among collectors

Wonderful octopus alebrije by the Jimenez family

Height/Length/Width: 7" x 7" x 3

Length/Height/Width: 9" x 3

It was seen as the creator of mankind and the boundary between earth and the sky

Handcrafted at the workshop of the Hernandez family where each member has mastered a specific part of the artistic process

Length/Height/Width: 26" x 14" x 14"

5" x 6" x 3"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

The painting was done with the distinctive Sosa style which incorporates Zapotec patterns and bright colors

These patterns can be found throughout the Zapotec ruins in the region and have a great significance in Oaxacan culture

Length/Height/Width: 20" x 7" x 6

5" x 5"Material: Single piece of copal woodSigned by the artist on the bottom