Beautiful, authentic vintage Oaxacan wood carving alebrije depicting a fantastical character. This piece is hand-carved and hand-painted by celebrated master artisan Vicente Hernandez Vasquez from Oaxaca, Mexico, and is clearly signed on the bottom of the foot.
Condition Details: The core body structure and the incredibly intricate, multi-colored Zapotec dot paint scheme are beautifully preserved and vibrant. Please note that this is a classic multi-piece carving and and it is missing its removable peg-in components (the tongue, side head antennas, tail, and wings). The peg holes are clean and intact, making this a spectacular display piece as-is or an ideal restoration project for a folk art collector. Sold exactly AS-IS.