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This is a Folk Art Oaxaca wood carving by Carmelo Sosa from Mexico. Standing at 9.5 tall, this one-of-a-kind (OOAK) sculpture showcases traditional Oaxacan carving techniques. Created as an Alebrije, it features intricate details and vibrant colors, reflecting the rich artistic heritage of Oaxaca, Mexico. Artist Carmelo Sosa’s work is intricate and detailed. This beautiful owl alebrije with glass eyes is exquisitely crafted. Alebrijes are whimsical carvings depicting animals, people, objects, and imaginary creatures painted with intense colors and intricate patterns. Although these distinctive cultural artifacts are often assumed to represent a long established, tradition of Mexican folk art, they only began to appear in the 1940s. The owl alebrijes is the healer. Their role was to link the spirits and the real world and guide a person through their lives.

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Oaxaca Wood Carving frog alebrije. Signed by artist Inecencio Carrillo. 9″ long, 7″ in height” and 5.5″ wide. Funny looking with tired eyes from too much reading/studying.

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Reading Monkey – Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving. Fantastic monkey with book alebrije wood carving by the Hernandez family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Handcrafted by master carver Jesus Hernandez and painted by his wife Roxana. Jesus & Roxana have won numerous awards throughout Mexico for their beautiful and innovative pieces. A wonderful addition to any folk art collection. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length/Height/Width: 7.5″ x 7″ x 4 Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail and book) Signed by the artist. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “viva-mexico” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Type: Sculpture

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Vigilant Dog – Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving. Beautiful dog alebrije wood carving by the Ramirez family. Handcrafted out of copal wood at their workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. The carving was done using traditional techniques passed down over several generations and was done only using simple tools such as machetes, knives and chisels. The detailed painting incoporates designs inspired by the ancient Zapotec which has a great presnece in Oaxacan culture. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height/. Length/Width: 15″ x 12″ x 6.5 Material: Copal wood (detachable tail) Signed by the artist. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “viva-mexico” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Type: Sculpture

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Wonderful folk art hand painted wood carving by Oaxaca artist Leonardo Espinal, very nice detail, measures aprox. 13″ x 8″ x 5, signed on bottom, very nice condition. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “brikwurkskelly” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

• Artist: Fernando Espinal
• Size: Medium
• Signed: Yes
• Color: Multi-Color
• Material: Wood
• Item Length: 13 in
• Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
• Region of Origin: Mexico
• Subject: Alebrije
• Type: Carving
• Signed?: Signed
• Format: Light Sculpture
• Item Height: 8 in
• Style: Vintage
• Features: Signed
• Production Technique: Carving
• Item Width: 5 in
• Culture: Oaxaca
• Handmade: Yes

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Cheerful Dog – Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving. Cheerful dog alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Arrazola, Oaxaca, Mexico. Origin: Arrazola, Oaxaca Mexico Height/. Length/Width: 13″ x 12″ x 6.5 (detachable tail) Handcrafted out of copal wood Signed by the artist. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “viva-mexico” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Type: Sculpture

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LARGE BLUE RABBIT Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture Decor. Fantastic rabbit alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Arsenio Morales. Arsenio’s marble eyed rabbits have become a must have for alebrije collectors worldwide. His style has become one of the most recognizable to come out of Oaxaca, Mexico. Handcrafted out of copal wood. Black marbles used as eyeballs. Signed by the artist. Alebrijes are magical and colorful creations made out of copal wood in Oaxaca, Mexico. Each carving is one-of-a-kind and made entirely by hand. This alebrije would be a fantastic addition to any collection. View more great items. The item “LARGE BLUE RABBIT Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture Decor” is in sale since Thursday, May 16, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Latin American\Mexico\Folk Art”. The seller is “viva-mexico” and is located in Chula Vista, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico

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PURPLE HIPPO Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Fine Mexican Folk Art Sculpture. Purple hippopotamus alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Origin: Arrazola, Oaxaca Mexico. Length/ Height/ Width: 14.5″ x 6.5″ x 4. Material: Copal wood & Acrylic Paint. Signed by the artist. View more great items. The item “PURPLE HIPPO Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Fine Mexican Folk Art Sculpture” is in sale since Thursday, November 15, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Latin American\Mexico\Folk Art”. The seller is “viva-mexico” and is located in Chula Vista, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico

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Oaxacan Blue Stray Dog Alebrije Mexican Wood Carving Mexico Folk Art Handmade. Pre-owned, in good condition, Note: missing tail piece as seen in picture. Check out my other items! The item “Oaxacan Blue Stray Dog Alebrije Mexican Wood Carving Mexico Folk Art Handmade” is in sale since Friday, May 28, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Latin American\Mexico\Folk Art”. The seller is “bluecowthrift” and is located in Fort Worth, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Featured Refinements: Alebrije Folk Art
• Handmade: Yes
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
• Culture: Mexican
• Provenance: Oaxaca

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Bighorn Ram – Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving. Fantastic bighorn ram alebrije entirely hand carved out of copal wood by Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes. This piece was decorated with acrylic paint with the traditional design and pointillism of the region which is highly inspired by the ancient Zapotec culture and the ruins found throughout the region. One of the most exquisite samples of Oaxacan artisans’ expertise in carving animals (tonas), nahuales and alebrijes. Height/Length/Width: 8″ x 7.5″ x 3.5 Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Artist: Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes. The item “Bighorn Ram Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving” is in sale since Sunday, September 27, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Latin American\Mexico\Folk Art”. The seller is “viva-mexico” and is located in Chula Vista, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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