Small Jaguar Head (Red) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving praying mantis

Small Jaguar Head (Red) - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving praying mantisExceptional small jaguar head by the Melchor family. Handcrafted at their Oaxaca workshop out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with fine detail. The intricate designs throughout are inspired by those found on the ancient Zapotec ruins which can be found throughout the Oaxaca region. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 2. 5" x 2" x 2"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

Beautiful hawk alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artists Susano & Tibida Morales

5" (detachable wings)

This fabulous piece incorporates parts from various animals which is a feature of traditional alebrijes

The Roque family creates some of the most beautiful and graceful wood carvings of wildlife in all of Oaxaca

Mexico Length/Height/Width: 17" x 5" x 11"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

Handcrafted from the wood of the sacred copal tree and decorated with ancient Zapotec patterns

Height/Length/Width: 15" x 13" x 6

Wonderful one-piece otter wood carving by top Oaxacan artists Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes

Length/Height/Width: 15" x 12" x 9"

Beautiful jaguar alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family at their workshop in Oaxaca

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

75" x 6" x 2"Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist