Monkey - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Lauro Ramirez

Monkey - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Lauro RamirezWonderful monkey alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. The Sosa family is very popular with Mexican folk art collectors for their unique, vibrant, and eye catching pieces. Place it on a flat surface to bring a splash of color to your room or for extra flair hang it by its tail. A truly wonderful piece that brings a smile to your face. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height

Vibrant one-of-a-kind elephant alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of a solid piece of copal wood and painted with a combination of Zapotec and floral patterns

His wife Tibida is an incredible painter and decorated this unique piece with her signature vibrant colors and traditional Zapotec inspired pattern

5" x 7" x 6

Height/Length/Width: 7" x 7" x 3

Signed by the artists

Blue fox alebrije wood carving from the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

Fantastic dante dog alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca

A wonderful statement piece

Height/ Length/Width: 9" x 8" x 7"

This orange wolf wood carving also known as "alebrije" was carved and painted in the small town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca Mexico by the Hernandez family which is one of the 7 original families who popularized the art of wood-carving

This technique was invented and perfected by Doña Rosa

Material: Copal wood (detachable babies)