Authentic Oaxacan Alebrije ZAPOTEC LOCOMOTIVE Copal Wood Carving SOCORRO ROQUE For Sale

For your special consideration is this authentic, masterful Oaxacan Alebrije (one of a kind) Mexican wood carving fine art. Absolutely stunning, this masterpiece was hand-carved from genuine Copal wood and took several weeks to create. The locomotive is actually functional and each of the sections are detachable. Numerous Zapotec symbols cover the train cars and its varying animal passsengers. Measures approximately 6.5” tall (at the tallest point) by 23” long. Signed by the artist SOCORRO ROQUE on the bottom. Made in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Please note: This item is a fine art piece, NOT a toy. There is an artisanal imperfection located at the back of the red cart/pig Alebrije hitch as shown in the last picture. It does not affect the functionality or apparent appearance. Also sometimes the wheels will not roll conformably together, however this is merely regarding novelty and not display/collectability.