Xoloitzcuintle Alebrije | Oaxacan Wood Carving | Magia Mexica coco alebrijes Animals were present in the

Animals were present in the Zapotec culture in their ritual calendar and in their religion

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animals played a central role in ritual calendars and spiritual beliefs

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Xoloitzcuintle Alebrije | Oaxacan Wood Carving | Magia Mexica coco alebrijes Animals were present in theOaxacan wood carving art is a fusion of alebrijes and Zapotec culture. Local artisans from Oaxaca, Mexico, combined their Zapotec roots with the fantastical alebrijes first imagined by Pedro Linares, giving life to what we now call Oaxacan alebrijeshand carved animal figures rich in symbolism, color, and spiritual meaning. Dimensions: Length by Width 5 1 8 x 3 in Height 8 1 4 in Vivid folk art patterns and careful detailing make this alebrije a