Wood art was common in this part of Oaxaca, thanks to the copal tree. The alebrijes of Oaxaca we know today are made with wood from the copal tree (Protium copal). This tree is native to Mexico ...

Amber and copal are fossilized tree resins prized for preserving delicate plant and animal remains for millions of years, offering researchers unique glimpses into the past. Destructive chemical ...

Citlalin Rodríguez, left, and Destiny Gutierrez bear incense made from burning the resin of the copal trees as part of their dance ritual at the Cesar Chavez march and celebration in Sacramento ...