Kangaroo Alebrije Oaxacan Wood Carving with Zapotec PatternsABOUT THIS ALEBRIJE This Kangaroo Alebrije is an authentic Oaxacan wood carving. It was crafted from a single block of copal wood in San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca. Copal tree is considered sacred by the Zapotec indigenous people that make these outstanding wooden alebrijes. The Kangaroo is meticulously decorated with traditional patterns over a predominant turquoise blue background. Such decorative patterns, commonly known as "grecas" can be found at