Description
This flying fish is part of our collection of Alebrije wood sculptures. It is hand carved & intricately painted by Oscar & Erika Sosa, from San Martin, Oaxaca. Alebrijes are hand carved & painted wooden figures hailing from the state of Oaxaca in the south of Mexico. The figures are generally carved from the wood of the local Copal tree, & adeptly decorated with acrylic paints. Often entire families work together to carve & paint the figures, with each member contributing a different skill. The inspiration for these fantastical carved creatures arises from a variety of opposing yet coexisting roots, including indigenous culture, Spanish colonial influence, commercial tourism & local tradition. "Alebrijes" were featured in the 2017 Pixar movie called Coco. Feel free to contact us with any questions about our crafts About this Alebrije: Hand carved from Copal wood, sometimes Cedar wood is used To avoid loosing its parts over time, its recommended to glue all parts when assembling Width Approximated: 1 3/4 inches Height Approximated: 3 3/4 inches Depth Approximated: 1 1/4 inches Refer to picture with size description. Flying Fish "Alebrije" Hand Carved & Painted By Oscar Sosa
