Large Iguana - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving opossum

Large Iguana - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving opossumLarge iguana alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. The Ramirez family is known worldwide for their excellent wood carvings which are decorated with traditional Zapotec patterns. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 15. 5" x 7. 5" x 14" Handcrafted out of copal wood Signed by the artist

The patterns are representative of those found on the ancient Zapotec ruins which are found scattered throughout Oaxaca and have a great presence on Oaxacan culture and art to this day

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 9" x 9" x 4"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

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

This beautiful piece was carved out of a single piece of copal wood by Lauro Ramirez and painted with exceptional detail and vibrant colors by his wife and son

Fantastic one-piece day of the dead skeleton wood carving by the Roque family workshop in Oaxaca

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 6" x 4

5"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist (certificate of authenticity included)

5" x 13" x 7"

This dodo bird sculpture was made with sustainably sourced copal wood using techniques that have been passed down over generations

A great piece of Mexican folk art

the expressiveness

Whimsical elephants riding a seesaw alebrije wood carving