Porcupine - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving possum

Porcupine - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving possumFantastic porcupine by Gabriela Sosa and her family workshop in Oaxaca. Handcrafted out of copal wood and painted with the vibrant colors that the Sosa family is known for. The is the first time that we see porcupines coming out of their workshop and we just love them! A great addition to any collection. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 6" x 4" x 6. 5" Material: Copal wood Signed by the artist

As always their carving and painting are exceptional

The beautiful painting work makes this Oaxacan wood carving elephant alebrije unique & valuable

Length/Height/Width: 17" x 6

Copal wood is sustainably sourced in the fields surrounding the small towns of San Martin Tilcajete & Arrazola and is the wood of choice for wood carvers in Oaxaca

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The amount of skill that went into the carving as well as the painting is impressive

Fantastic chameleon with worm alebrije wood carving by Susano Morales and family

5" x 11" (detachable tentacles)

Length/Height/Width: 12" x 3" x 10"

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