Large Cat - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving beaded

Large Cat - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving beadedExceptional large cat wood carving by the Sosa family. This fabulous piece was carved out of copal wood at the family workshop in San Martin Tilcajete which is a small town just outside of the city of Oaxaca where most fine wood carvings are made. The distinctive vibrant colors and Zapotec patterns that adorn this piece are a style that the Sosas have developed over the years and have become well known for throughout the world among Mexican folk art

Oaxacan wood carving made from a single piece of copal wood

Length/ Height/Width: 24" x 10" x 6

Their pieces are some of the most sought after for their bright colors and exceptional detail

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 8" x 6" x 6"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

5" x 10"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

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The combination of colors paired with the fine Zapotec patterns is absolutely mesmerizing

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Length/Height/Width: 13" x 9" x 4