Mini Snail - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving lemur

Mini Snail - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving lemurMiniature Oaxacan alebrije wood carving. Alebrijes are magical and colorful creations made in Oaxaca, Mexico. Each carving is one of a kind and made entirely by hand. This miniature alebrije is a fantastic addition to any collection! Sizes of our mini alebrijes are approximately: 1. 5" 2. 5" Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Handcrafted out of copal wood Hand painted

Signed by the artist

In alebrije form

The people that practice this art art world renowned for their attention to detail and colorful designs depicting their indigenous culture

The single piece carving is absolutely breathtaking with detailed painting throughout

This jaguar is decorated with traditional Oaxacan Zapotec patterns in black and gold detail over an elegant and balanced red

Eagle alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

Beautiful crouching cat alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca

Length/Height/Width: 9" x 7

Blue bull alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family

The painting is very finely done the Zapotec patterns painted black over a blue and turquoise base

5" x 12" x 4

Hay was even used for the horses mane