Meaning of the symbols of the Oaxacan Alebrije

Zapotec symbols are commonly used in Oaxacan Alebrijes, in addition to other varieties that were not necessarily found in Monte Albán, including designs by contemporary artists of this art style.
In addition, it is common to find that the same symbol, two different Alebrije artists, make the symbol differently, even though its meaning is the same.

























