Majestic Coyote - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving lynx

Majestic Coyote - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving lynxMajestic coyote alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family. Handcrafted out of copal wood at their workshop and painted with very fine detail. The Zapotec patterns are absolutely captivating and the colors really make this piece pop. An excellent piece of Mexican folk art. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 19" x 12" x 5" Material: Copal wood (detachable tail) Signed by the artist

and tongue

Each spike was meticulously hand carved and permanently adhered to the body of the pufferfish The only removable pieces are the fins

Masterfully carved out of a large piece of copal wood (a native and sustainably sourced wood in Oaxaca)

Length/Height/Width: 13" x 11" x 5

Expertly carved out of copal wood and painted with very fine detail by Magaly at their workshop in San Martin Tiulcajete

Expertly carved out of copal wood which is sustainably grown in the fields surrounding the workshop

The friendly expression paired with the bright colors give this piece a very warm and inviting look

5" x 3"Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail & ears)Signed by the artist

Length/Width/Depth: 24" x 19" x 10"

Valentine's Day and of course day of the dead ofrendas ( offerings)

Wonderful Zapotec cat alebrije wood carving by the Morales family at their workshop in Oaxaca

Masterfully carved alebrije crab made entirely by hand out of copal wood