Zapotec Jaguar Head - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Nestor Melchor

Zapotec Jaguar Head - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Nestor MelchorBeautifully painted jaguar head from the town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca. Hand carved out of a single piece of copal wood and intricately painted with traditional Zapotec patterns. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 7" x 6" x 6"Material: Single piece of copal woodSigned by the artist

His style has become one of the most recognizable to come out of Arrazola

Can be hung with attached hookSize(Length/Width/Depth): 24" x 24" x 1"Origin: San Andrés Cohamiata

An incredible bull wood carving by the Hernandez family

Large piece with amazing detail and bright colors

Made by the talented Hernandez family (1 of the 7 original families to practice the craft of wood carving in Oaxaca)

5"Material: Copal wood (Detachable ears)Signed by the artist

snails and many more

Fantastic elephant alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

The skull measures 19" between horns

carving and painting are often done by different family members who choose their craft based on their individual talents

Fantastic quetzal on stand alebrije wood carving by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

5" x 8" x 5"