Dragon Fly - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving deerFantastic dragon fly alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales. Eleazar is known worldwide for his incredibly detailed insect and animal wood carvings. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 8. 5" x 7. 5" x 11. 5" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist
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The Sosa family is one of the most innovative wood carving families in Oaxaca
MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 10" x 6" x 5"Material: Copal wood
This incredible octopus wood carving was sculpted out of a single piece of copal by Esteban Hernandez
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Eleazar is known worldwide for his incredibly detailed animal wood carvings
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Material: Copal wood (detachable ears)