Dante Dog - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture quetzal

Dante Dog - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture quetzalExtremely fine piece by the husband and wife duo Jose Clavo & Magaly Funtes. Magaly is the younger daughter of famed artist and one the original wood carvers in Oaxaca Epifanio Fuentes. Their pieces are some of the most sought after for their bright colors and exceptional detail. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length Width: 8. 5" x 8. 5" x 6" Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable wings, tail, & tongue) Signed by the artist

are Native Mexicans who live mainly in the Northern parts of Jalisco and Nayarit but also live in Zacatecas as well as Durango

Handcrafted out of copal wood by Susano and painted with great detail by his wife Tibida

Beautiful owl alebrije wood carving by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

Material: Copal wood (detachable tongue with worm)

Material: Copal wood (detachable legs

Expertly carved out of copal wood and painted with fine detail

Handcrafted out of copal wood and painted with great detail using Zapotec patterns

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

decoration

flowers & snake)

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 11” x 5” x 4

Height/Length/Width: 12" x 5