Grizzly Bear - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving - Nestor Melchor

Masterpiece grizzly bear alebirije wood carving by Nestor Melchor & Leticia Fabian. Expertly carved by hand at their workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico and painted with exceptionally fine detail that incorporates ancient Zapotec patterns which are very important in Oaxacan culture and their art. 

Time to complete: 7 months 
 
Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico

Length/Height/Width: 10” x 5.5” x 4.5”

Material: Copal wood

Signed by the artist