Zapotec Animals Swing - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving interior decoratorVery creative and beautiful wood carving by the talented Roque family. Handcrafted out of copal wood at their workshop in Oaxaca and painted with great detail. The animals swing freely on from the roof which can also be spun around. The animals consist of a turtle, duck, owl, jaguar, goose, and coyote. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight Length Width: 9. 5" x 6. 5" x 6. 5"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist
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