Iguana - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving panther

Iguana - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving pantherVery fine iguana wood carving by the husband and wife duo Jose Clavo & Magaly Fuentes. Magaly is the younger daughter of famed artist and one the original wood carvers in Oaxaca Epifanio Fuentes. Their pieces are some of the most sought after by collectors for their bright colors and exceptional detail. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length Height Width: 11" x 3" x 10"Handcrafted out of copal wood Signed by the artist

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 9

5" x 4"Copal wood Signed by the artist

Material: Copal wood (detachable tail & tusks)

Susano is the older brother of another popular wood carver Eleazar Morales

Timid cat by one of Oaxaca's top wood carvers Eleazar Morales

This piece is made up of a thick piece of wood upon which the backgrounds of the game cards were painted

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The drying process results in the wood splintering and cracking

Jaguar by Lauro Ramirez and his family at their workshop in Oaxaca

Length/Height/Width: 8" x 9" x 6

Height/Length/Width: 5" x 2

Handcrafted out of sustainably sourced copal wood which is the wood of choice for alebrije carvings and are grown locally