Purple Opossum - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving pig

Purple Opossum - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving pigExcellent little piece by the talented Sosa family at their Oaxaca workshop located in the small town of Tilcajete. Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood using traditional techniques with small carving knives and chisels. It was decorated with Zapotec patterns & incredible fretwork as the Sosa has come to be known for. They have really developed their own distinctive style of carving and painting that collectors admire. An exceptional work

and vibrant colors make this an exceptional wood carving

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 8" x 7

Signed by the artists

Expertly carved out of copal wood and painted with fine detail with Zapotec inspired patterns

Miniature turtle bobblehead

Thousands of beads were placed one at a time with time-consuming detail and the result is absolutely stunning

This rhinoceros sculpture was made with sustainably sourced copal wood using techniques that have been passed down over generations

Vigilant dog alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family in Oaxaca Mexico

Length/Width/Height: 8

All craftsmanship is done by hand using only natural materials

The Sosa family is regarded as one of the most talented and popular carvers in Oaxaca and this piece is very representative of their skills

carving and painting are often done by different family members who choose their craft based on their individual talents