Alebrije Oaxacan Wood Carving Bull Snail Guardian

Discover a magnificent fusion of strength and serenity with this extraordinary Alebrije Oaxacan wood carving, where the might of a bull beautifully melds with the spiraled form of a snail.

Alebrije Measurements:
Length: 35 cm (13.8 in)
Height: 10 cm (3.9 in)
Width: 18 cm (7.1 in)

Hand-carved from soft copal wood and painted by a master artisan in a small Oaxacan village, this is a breathtaking piece of living Mexican folklore. The artist has envisioned a powerful guardian that carries the essence of two worlds, capturing the bull's steadfast spirit within the snail's peaceful, unhurried journey. Every minute scale and bold stripe is painted with natural pigments in a vibrant dance of colour, a process that can take weeks of patient, loving work.

This is not just a sculpture; it is a protector for the home, symbolizing resilience, steady progress, and the profound magic that blossoms when two spirits become one. To own this unique alebrije is to celebrate the boundless creativity of Oaxacan dreams and to support an artistic tradition passed proudly from one generation to the next.

View our full collection of alebrijes for sale and you may also be interested in our Mexican home decor collection.

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UK:

• Standard: Royal Mail 2nd Class (2-3 working days): £3.59
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• Expedited Royal Mail Tracked24 (1-2 working days): £5.99
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USA:

• Standard: USPS First (3-5 working days) $4.50 - FREE for all orders over $35
• Expedited FedEx Priority (1-3 working days) $20.00

EUROPE:

• Royal Mail Europe tracked (3-14 days): £15.58
• Import tax to be paid by you on receipt of your package

WORLDWIDE:

• Royal Mail International Tracked (3-14 days): £19.18
• Import tax to be paid by you on receipt of your package
• Urgent DHL Worldwide (2-3 days): £50.00

We gladly accept returns, exchanges and cancellations.

Print your free Royal Mail Tracked48 return label here. Please include the delivery note that you received with your order, and write on it the reason for the return. Full info can be found here: Returns Policy