Exceptional Coyote - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving nativity

Exceptional Coyote - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving nativityMasterpiece coyote by the Sosa family. This beautiful and large piece was hand carved out of copal wood sourced in the fields surrounding the town of San Martin Tilcajete which is the hub for top wood carving families in Oaxaca. The technique that does into carving is passed down through generations which master the use of rustic tools such as machetes and chisels to achieve the works of art we know as alebrijes as well as "tonas" & "nahuales". The

Each of the baby opossums is it's own piece and is removable and can be hung or placed by the mothers side

Mexico by master craftsman Nestor Melchor

Coyote by top carver Arsenio Morales

Length/Height/Width: 14" x 10" x 7

MexicoLength/Height/Width: 14

Height/Length/Width: 11

Unbelievably beautiful elephant by the Sosa family at their workshop in Oaxaca

Green armadillo alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico

Beautifully carved and painted with traditional Zapotec patterns found on the ruins throughout Oaxaca

The painting is very finely done the Zapotec patterns which are very important in Oaxacan culture and in their artwork

Wonderful walrus by Eleazar Morales

The way the golden mane was carved gives off a wonderful glow and is the part that really catches your eye in this excellent piece