Bright Bear - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving bracelet

Bright Bear - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving braceletMasterfully carved bear alebrije made entirely by hand out of copal wood. Carefully decorated in acrylic paint with the traditional design and pointillism of the region inspired by the ancient Zapotec designs found on ruins throughout Oaxaca. One of the most exquisite samples of Oaxacan artisans' expertise in carving animals (tonas), nahuales and alebrijes. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength Height Width: 7. 5" x 4" x 3"Handcrafted out of copal woodSigned

*Copal wood (detachable eyes

An exceptional piece of Mexican folk art

Handcrafted by Jose out of a single large piece of copal wood and painted exquisitely by Magaly

Bees wax is a natural adhesive and also doesn't dry fast which is perfect for this type of art which takes several dozen hours to complete

Large bull by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

5" x 6" x 4

Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)

Exquisite armadillo by top Oaxacan artist Nestor Melchor

MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 9" x 5" x 4

Height/Length/Width: 7" x 6" x 7"

Copal wood (detachable ears)

A great combination of blues give this piece a unique design which also incorporates ancient Zapotec patterns