Alebrije de Jaguar Tallado en Madera

This magnificent alebrije is an authentic Oaxacan copal wood carving. It is entirely hand-carved, painted with thin brushes, and decorated with acrylic paintings. The artistry quality and detailed design make this alebrije a unique and valuable collector's item. It is carved from a single piece of copal wood, a highly prized element among Mexican folk art collectors. This jaguar, "the sacred animal of Mesoamerican civilizations," is decorated with traditional Zapotec symbols and painted mainly in a beautiful blue tone.