Fantastic Ram - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving

Exquisite ram wood carving by the Melchor family at their workshop in San Martin Tilcajete which is a small town outside of the city of Oaxaca. The carving was very well done with great attention to detail and form with the left front leg coming up showing a running motion. The combination of dark and light colors gives a nice contrast to the Zapotec designs that adorn the piece throughout. The bright blue circles on the horns give a nice accentuation to the spirals in the horns. A true masterpiece of the highest quality. 

Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico.

Height/Length/Width: 14" x 9" x 8.5" 

Material: Single piece of copal wood

Signed by the artist