Axolotl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Jesus & Roxana Hernandez

Axolotl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving Jesus & Roxana HernandezExceptional one piece axolotl wood carving by the Sosa family. The axolotle is an amphibian which was considered by Aztecs to be the God of fire and lightning. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 14. 5" x 5" x 6"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

The Sosa family is very popular with Mexican folk art collectors for their unique

acrylic paint

Length/Height/Width: 13" x 13

The intricate patterns adorning the entire surface were inspired by those found on the ancient Zapotec ruins which are found in Oaxaca and have a great presence and inspiration on Oaxacan culture and art

The Jimenez family is known as the original family in Oaxaca to popularize the art form of alebrjies

75" x 3"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist

Height/Width/Length: 6

MexicoFeatures: Single piece of copal woodSigned by the artistIncludes signed certificate of authenticity

Time to complete: 10 monthsHeight/Length/Width: 10" x 9" x 7"Material: Single piece of copal woodSigned by the artist on the bottom

5" (detachable tail)Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned by the artist

He takes the eagle god offerings such as arrows

Always coming out with fantastic new creations such as this gorgeous fish which was carved out of copal wood and painted with the detail we have come to expect from the Sosa family