Zapotec Bull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving peacock

Zapotec Bull - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving peacockExcellent one piece charging bull by the Vidales family workshop. Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with traditional methods passed down over several generations. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 5. 5" x 3" x 2. 5" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

The Morales family creates some of the most beautiful pieces which are easily recognizable due to their unique style of painting as well as human-like eyes that give a charming look to their pieces

One of the most exquisite samples of Oaxacan artisan expertise in carving animals (tonas)

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 19" x 6" x 7" Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

Back:  The design on the bulls back depicts 20 days of the Zapotec calendar: calm

Bighorn ram alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Arrazola

Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tails)

A very beautiful piece

Majestic pony alebrije wood carving handcrafted by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 13" x 7

Expertly carved out of copal wood which was sourced in the fields surrounding the town of Arrazola

75" x 4" Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

Excellent fish alebrije  by the extremely talented husband & wife team Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes