Masterpiece Jaguar - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving

Jawdropping one-piece Zapotec Jaguar alebrije wood carving. Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood by the Fabian family at their workshop in San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca. 

-Left Front: "The breath of the hummingbird pays a visit at home and if you have a deceased relative, it indicates that the person who died, in whatever they place may be, is well."

-Left Rear: "Xoloitzcuintle guide of the Mictlan who directs the souls to the underworld for their eternal rest."

-Right Front: "Elite eagle warrior of wars of the ancient Zapotec empire representing fertility"

-Right Rear: "The legend of the Aztec warrior Popocatepetl and the princess Iztaccihuatl"

Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico

Length/Height/Width: 11.5" x 8" x 4.5"

Handcrafted out of copal wood

Signed by the artist. Signed certificate of authenticity included with description of piece.