Oaxacan Wood Carving GAZELLE MASK, Alebrije, Mexican Folk Art, Oaxaca Mexico

  

I'm generally not a "head mounted on wall" kind of person but I would absolutely make an exception for this gazelle mask, which was carved with the intention of hanging on a wall. It is so nicely painted in different geometric designs with deep, rich, shades of greens and blues. Hand-carved from a single piece of Copal wood and painted by the Hernandez-Melchor Workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico Approx 8.5" high x 4 wide x 2.5" deep.

Signed If you've stumbled across this listing and don't know what an "alebrije" is... The term "alebrije" has evolved to be synonymous with "Oaxacan Wood Carving". These carvings are made in small workshops in several towns on the outskirts of Oaxaca, Mexico. They are often prized by collectors of Mexican Folk Art. More Oaxacan Woodcarvings can be found by clicking. More Mexican Folk Art can be found by clicking. The item "Oaxacan Wood Carving GAZELLE MASK, Alebrije, Mexican Folk Art, Oaxaca Mexico" is in sale since Sunday, June 20, 2021. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Latin American\Mexico\Folk Art". The seller is "mexicanaccents" and is located in Greenfield, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Featured Refinements: Alebrije Folk Art
2. Handmade: Yes
3. Modified Item: No
4. Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico