Monkey - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving raccoonBeautiful monkey alebrije wood carving by the Fuentes family at their workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood and decorated with the traditional Zapotec design which is highly inspired by the ancient Zapotec culture and the ruins found throughout the region. An exquisite example of Oaxacan wood carving folk art. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length Width: 9" x 5" x 3. 25"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist
Length/Height/Width: 6" x 4" x 6
The fine detail in this piece incorporates ancient Zapotec patterns which are found in the ruins throughout Oaxaca and have a great importance in the Oaxacan culture and arts
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Large piece with amazing detail and bright colors
The Ramirez family is well known for their excellent wood carvings which are decorated with traditional Zapotec patterns
Beautiful monkey alebrije wood carving by the Fuentes family at their workshop in Oaxaca