Handcrafted Grey Deer Alebrije Sculpture, "Dainty Deer in Grey"
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Working in the traditional Oaxacan folk art form called alebrijes, Pablo and Lucy Mendez in Mexico create this marvelous sculpture. The delicate deer is carved by hand from copal wood and then painted in meticulous detail. Please note that small parts may be detached for secure shipping.
The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930s in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting the nonsense word, "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream in papier mache. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache. The same style of painting can also be found on other (non-animal) items.
- 40 grams
- 1.41 oz
- 20.05 cm H x 12 cm W x 10 cm D
- 8" H x 4.7" W x 3.9" D
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Molly
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08/15/2022
"Great item!"
This was supposed to be for Christmas decorations with my other deer. But it is on display all year instead.
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Dave
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04/05/2024
"A great addition to my collection."
A beautiful sculpture. The colors, stance, just everything about I am very happy with. I highly recommend.
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Ellen
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01/16/2024
"Absolutely perfect addition to my lighted branch tree"
I bought a lighted bare branch tree from a major retailer this Christmas. This beautiful ornament hangs perfectly and can be seen all the way around. It is such a colorful addition to this new tree. I hope to buy more next holiday season.
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Catherine
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12/19/2023
"Great Cricket!"
So well crafted and very cute. Great addition to my cricket collection. The painting is excellent and very detailed .
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dufzor
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11/12/2023
"Adorable!"
Recommend!
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Joshua
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11/11/2023
"Wood alebrije sculpture"
Very nice wood sculpture. Carved intricately with, passion no doubt. Much respect to the artisans. That and to their craft etc.
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"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