Midnight Wings Alebrije – Bat

When night falls in the Oaxacan imagination, the bat becomes a messenger of the unseen. Midnight Wings gives that omen form as an alebrije a winged spirit carved to watch over the dark hours. Shaped from copal wood and hand-painted in fine mineral detail, its outstretched wings turn a creature of shadow into a talisman of protection.

A conversation piece for a shelf, desk, or console.

One of a kind.

Approx. 5.5 × 2 × 9.1 in.

Ø x 9.06 in L x 1.97 in W x 5.51 in H

Keep out of direct sunlight to protect the colors, and away from damp carved copal wood is sensitive to humidity and sudden changes in temperature.
Dust gently with a soft, dry brush or cloth.
Avoid water and cleaning products.
Handle with care a delicate, one-of-a-kind handmade piece.