Winged Zapotec Dog - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving jewelry

Winged Zapotec Dog - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving jewelryThis exceptional creative piece by the Vidales family of Oaxaca, Mexico combines a xoloitzcuintli dog with an eagle. This mythical creature, also known as an alebrije, comes from the imagination of the artist and is brought to life on a blank piece of copal wood. The copal tree is a revered tree which is only found in Oaxaca and is the wood of choice for most artists due to its perfect properties for use in carving fine details such as this piece.

5" Material: Single piece of copal woodSigned by the artist

Chameleon alebrije wood carving by master artist Eleazar Morales in Oaxaca

5" x 7" x 6

Height/Length/Width: 13" x 9

Length/Height/Width: 13" x 4

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

Elegant armadillo wood carving by top husband & wife Oaxacan artists Soledad and Neri Cruz

5" x 2" x 2"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

Polar bear alebrije wood carving by Lauro Ramirez and his family at their workshop in Oaxaca

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Length/Height/Width: 11" x 11" x 8"

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 8" x 5" x 3