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Cricket Copal Alebrije Wood Sculpture from Mexico, "Golden Cricket"

Name: Cricket Copal Alebrije Wood Sculpture from Mexico, 'Golden Cricket'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 313771
Price: 68.16 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.98 (81 reviews)

Product ID: 313771

by Pablo and Lucy Mendez (81)

A lovely golden cricket is hand-carved of copal wood and diligently painted with intricate dotted designs in this traditional alebrije sculpture by... more

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A lovely golden cricket is hand-carved of copal wood and diligently painted with intricate dotted designs in this traditional alebrije sculpture by Mexican duo Pablo and Lucy Mendez. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

20 grams
0.71 oz

13 cm H x 12.5 cm W x 18.5 cm D
5" H x 4.9" W x 7.25" D

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US/Imperial

Copal wood
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Signed by the artist
Some assembly required
Warning: Choking Hazard. Small parts -- not for children under 3 years.
Made in Mexico
Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
Product ID: 313771

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Pablo and Lucy Mendez

Mexico

Traditional handcrafted Mexican alebrije figures

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Armando

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Feb 20, 2020

“Beautiful”

It is a beautiful gift and meaningful art.

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Joseph

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Dec 18, 2019

“Awesome!”

Thanks, its awesome!

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Tracy

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Apr 29, 2025

“Cute bookmark”

This bookmark is cute and I gave it as a gift

Purchased Item Reading Elephant, Mexican Artisan Carved Elephant-Themed Copal Wood Bookmark

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NOVICA Recognized Master

Pablo won 2nd Place in the Carved Wood Contest in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

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Profound Impact

Pablo’s profits from the alebrij sculptures he creates for NOVICA allow him to create and financially support a healthy life for his wife and two children.

Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Enabling Education

Lucy's income allows her to provide a necessary basic education to their children in their home.

Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Caring for Children

Lucy financially supports their two children.

Meet the Artist

Pablo and Lucy Mendez Traditional handcrafted Mexican alebrije figures

(81)

"What we enjoy the most is how real and mythical animal shapes can emerge from a simple branch. They can be so colourful and original that they appear to have had a life on another planet."

Update (August, 2019)We are a young married couple who inherited the knowledge of carving and painting copal wood alebrijes. We have gradually... read more