Masterpiece Chameleon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture rabbit

Masterpiece Chameleon - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture rabbitChameleon alebrije wood carving by Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes. Handcrafted out of copal wood and painted exquisitely. Such a unique and beautiful piece. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 8. 5" x 4" x 6" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

Alebrije wood carvings take several months and several steps to reach the end result

Exquisite lion alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artists Nestor Melchor & his wife Leticia Fabian

This piece was carved out of copal wood and painted with excellent detail

Notice the detail in the tail and the scales that run down the length of the back

5" x 6" x 4"

Small cougar head by the Melchor family workshop

Height/ Length/Width: 11" x 8

The form of the fish is simply spectacular and the choice of colors really make this piece stand out

Fantastic turning coyote alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico

The monkey being carried by the armadillo represents the friendship and support among land animals that is celebrated and highly regarded by the ancient Zapotec people

A wonderful addition to any art collection

Incredibly cute puffer fish alebrije wood carving by the Fuentes family workshop