Black Octopus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving dona rosa

Black Octopus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving dona rosaFantastic octopus alebrije woodcarving by the talented artists of the Sosa family. This fabulous multicolored piece is decorated with Zapotec patterns & incredible fretwork. The painting is absolutely spectacular. An exceptional work of Mexican folk art! Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 8" x 4. 5" x 9. 5" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

The finely painted designs were inspired by the ancient Zapotec ruins which are found throughout Oaxaca such as the Monte Alban ruins just outside of Oaxaca city

Length/Height/Width: 11" x 10" x 6"

5" x 9" x 5" (detachable tail)

MexicoHeight/ Length/Width: 12

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

This piece is decorated with traditional Oaxacan Zapotec patterns in black detail over an elegant brown

He is self taught which aided in the development of his own unique and recognizable style

Exceptionally creative seven-headed jaguar alebrije wood carving by top Mexican artist Eleazar Morales

Alebrijes are magical and colorful creations made from the imagination of the artisans and crafted using techniques perfected and passed down over many generations

Length/Width:9

Place flat on a shelf or table or use the attached hook for hanging on a wall

This piece was carved out of wood and then decorated with hundreds of colored beads depicting several important huichol images such as fire