Prancing Horse - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving hawk

Prancing Horse - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving hawkMajestic horse alebrije handcrafted by the Sosa family at their workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Expertly carved out of copal wood which is sustainably grown in the fields surrounding the workshop. The fine detail in the painting incorporates Zapotec patterns which have an important presence in Oaxacan culture. An exceptional work of Mexican folk art! Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 18" x 12. 5" x 6"Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed

Height/Length/Width: 11" x 9" x 6

5" x 13" x 9"

acrylic paint

5" x 8" x 6"Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

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

Handcrafted out of copal wood and painted with traditional Zapotec patterns

Time to complete: 5 months

Jaguar head alebrije wood carving by the Hernandez family workshop in Oaxaca

Circumference: 8"

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 10" x 7" x 4

This striped cat wood carving also known as "alebrije" was carved and painted in the small town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca Mexico by the Hernandez family which is one of the 7 original families who popularized the art of wood-carving

An excellent piece with great form and design