Turquoise Lion - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving

Beautiful lion alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico. Expertly crafted out of sustainably sourced copal wood which is native to Oaxaca and the preferred wood of most artists in the region. The painting is absolutely superb with hundreds of extremely fine lines and patterns inspired by Zapotec symbols. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Length/Height/Width: 11.5" x 7.5" x 5" Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable tail) Signed by the artist