Pepita Winged Jaguar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving turtle

Pepita Winged Jaguar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving turtleVery fine wood carving by the Fabian Family inspired by the Pepita character from the movie Coco. Expertly carved out of copal wood which is sustainably sourced in the fields surrounding the town of San Martin Tilcajete and is the wood of choice for artists in the region. This fabulous piece incorporates parts from various animals which is a feature of traditional alebrijes. This piece incorporates the body and face of a jaguar, the horns of a ram and

The delicacy in the carving of the ears

The softness of the wood allows the carvers to create a level of detail which would not be possible with other types of hard wood

Polar bear by Susano Morales and his wife Tibida in Oaxaca

Length/Height/Width: 15" x 7

The painting was very well done and incorporates the melchor style of painting with ancient Zapotec patterns which have a great presence and importance in Oaxacan arts and culture

Signed by the artist (Narciso Gonzalez)

This is a piece made by hand so that its finish

Length/Height/Width: 8" x 9" x 6

Expertly handcrafted out of copal wood by Lauro and painted with great detail by his wife Griselda

Exceptional Zapotec dog by top Oaxacan carver Ivan Fuentes and his family

Exceptional one-piece armadillo by the Fuentes family at their workshop in Oaxaca

5" x 8" x 5"