Eagle - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving

Exceptional one-piece eagle alebrije wood carving made in Oaxaca, Mexico by top artists Nestor & Leticia Melchor. This beautiful work of art was handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood. Copal wood is sustainably sourced in the fields surrounding the small towns of San Martin Tilcajete & Arrazola and is the wood of choice for wood carvers in Oaxaca. Many months went into creating this exceptional piece. From curing, carving, sanding & painting the wood. An alebrije can take up to 15 months to complete depending on the size and complexity of the piece. 

Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico

Length/Height/Width: 8.5" x 5.5" x 8" 

Time to Complete: 10 Months

Material: Copal wood

Signed by the artist (Certificate of authenticity included)