Hand Carved Oaxacan Alebrije Rafael Mendoza Tiger Stripe Coyote Mexico Folk Art

Hand-carved and hand-painted Mexican alebrije by Rafael Mendoza of Arrazola, Oaxaca. Bright yellow and black tiger-stripe body with blue and red facial accents, carved from copal wood in a seated coyote form. Signed on the underside. Classic early Oaxaca folk art style before the highly detailed patterns of later decades. Artist: Rafael Mendoza Origin: Arrazola, Oaxaca, Mexico Material: Copal wood, hand-painted Size: 5 1/2" high x 6" long Style: Tiger-stripe fantasy coyote / dog figure Signature: Hand signed on base Condition: Good vintage condition — minor paint wear to ear tips and feet Era: Likely 1990s–2000s workshop period Display Use: Mexican folk art, alebrije collection, shelf display