Large Dante Dog - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Donkey

Large Dante Dog - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving DonkeyMasterpiece dog alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family. This exceptional large piece was carved out of copal wood which was sourced in the fields surrounding the family workshop. The painting was done with the distinctive Sosa style which incorporates Zapotec patterns and bright colors. A great piece of Mexican folk art. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Height Length Width: 13. 5" x 12" x 5" Material: Copal wood (detachable tail) Signed by the artist

Alebrijes are magical and colorful creations made in Oaxaca

Height/Length/Width: 6" x 6" x 2"

The painting is very well done with excellent detail imitating the texture of actual feathers

The polishing of the clay compresses the surface which along with being fired at a lower temperature results in the shiny black surface we see in all barro negro pieces

Coyote by top carver Arsenio Morales

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 10" x 9

Height/Length/Width: 12" x 5" x 4"

This piece was decorated with the traditional Zapotec design which is highly inspired by the ancient Zapotec culture and the ruins found throughout the region

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

The is the first time that we see porcupines coming out of their workshop and we just love them

5" x 11" x 5

Beautiful lemur alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family