Bighorn Ram - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving nestor melchor

Bighorn Ram - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving nestor melchorBeautiful ram alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood 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. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight Length Width: 13" x 12" x 6. 5"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

Handcrafted out of locally sourced copal wood and painted with fantastic detail

Length/Height/Width: 12" x 10" x 6

5"Material: Single piece of copal wood Signed by the artist

Length/Height/Width: 7" x 4

White horse alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

Vibrant bull by the Hernandez family in Oaxaca

5"Copal wood (detachable wings & tail)Signed by the artist

Length/ Height/Width: 12

Length/Height/Width: 5\" x 3

Length/Height/Width: 6" x 4" x 7"

This piece was very well carved and has great proportions especially with the iguana and armadillo body being carved out of a single piece of wood which takes a lot of skill to do

Time to complete: 8 months