Fabulous Jaguar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving

Fabulous jaguar by top carvers Jesus & Roxana Hernandez. This jaguar was carved out of copal wood by Jesus & painted by Roxana. Their children are young and are also learning the skills that go into creating these pieces. They currently participate by preparing carvings to paint by sanding them and painting them with base layers of paint. 

Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico

Length/Height/Width: 20" x 5.5" x 3.5"

Material: Copal wood (detachable tail)

Signed by the artist