Green Octopus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving statue

Green Octopus - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving statueThis incredible green octopus wood carving was sculpted out of a single piece of copal by Esteban Hernandez. The Hernandez family is one of the 7 original families in Oaxaca to popularize the art of wood carving. Length Height Width: 5" x 3. 5" x 5" Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico

Fantastic one-piece beaver alebrije wood carving by the husband and wife team Damian & Beatriz Morales

Length/Height/Width: 10" x 8" x 4

This red cat 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

The Ramirez family is known worldwide for their detailed carvings and vibrant detailed painting which is inspired by Zapotec symbols

Fantastic red cape buffalo alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Arrazola by master artisan Lauro Ramirez

Gorilla alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Arrazola

Height/Length/Width: 5

Black panther alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales

Exquisite giraffe wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 10" x 9" x 4"Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)Signed by the artist

Mexico by the Hernandez family (1 of the 7 original families to create Alebrijes in Oaxaca)

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