Name: Alebrije sculpture, Blue Cat Greeting
SKU: 218229

Fluffy Midnight Ears Blue and Black Copal Wood Alebrije Bunny Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

Mexico's traditional alebrijes take a sweet turn with Zeny and Reyna's newest collection. Determined to spread the region's vibrant culture, the team works on copal wood to create this stunning bunny figurine, whose ancient symbolism represents creativity and luck. The artwork combines black and blue hues, featuring little white accents that imitate the bunny's fur.

$125.99CAD Wholesale

$125.99CAD
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Blue Dancing Frog Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Frog Figurine Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

This dancing frog, all in blue, captivates with the vibrancy of Mexican artistry. Zeny and Reyna transform a branch of the copal tree into the whimsical creature and paint it by hand in the style of Oaxaca's alebrije sculptures.

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Sea Turtle Handmade Green Turtle Wall Sculpture

Alejandro de Esesarte

(321)

The sea turtle is a protected species in Mexico, and volunteers care for their eggs on pristine Pacific beaches where they next. In honour of the creatures and the people who care for them, Alejandro de Esesarte creates this beautiful wall sculpture. He cuts out the steel image and hammers it into low relief. The details are meticulously painted by hand.

Because each piece is individually hand-crafted and painted, size and colour could vary slightly.

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$141.99CAD
Blue Chihuahua Hand Painted Blue Chihuahua Alebrije

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

This charming alebrije sculpture is the original creation of Mexico's Pablo and Lucy Mendez. The perky chihuahua is carved by hand from copal wood before being painted in meticulous detail. Suns, stars, spirals and fretwork in blue, violets and turquoise shades cover the sculpture.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's 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 "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

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Blue Hummingbird Blue Hummingbird Alebrije Hanging Sculpture from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

A playful hummingbird soars skyward in an alebrije sculpture designed to hang from the ceiling. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Caló gypsy word for "something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic."

Includes a thread for hanging.

Because each alebrije is individually created work of folk art, shapes will vary slightly. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

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Mexican Dragon in Blue Copal Wood Dragon Alebrije Sculpture in Blue from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

Mexican couple Zeny and Reyna celebrate the artistic traditions of their country, crafting this dragon alebrije sculpture from copal wood and maguey plant fibers, adding beautiful hand-painted motifs in a variety of colors against a blue body. This fire-breathing creation makes a charming addition to any home. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

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Playful Blue Kitten Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

A whimsical blue kitten romps and plays. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije cat. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Calo gypsy word for "something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic."

Because each alebrije is an individually created work of folk art, shapes will vary slightly. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

$126.99CAD Wholesale

$126.99CAD
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Blue Cat Greeting Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

Wearing bright red lipstick, a whimsical blue cat lifts her tail in greeting. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Calo gypsy word for "something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic."

Because each alebrije is individually created work of folk art, shapes will vary slightly. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

$125.99CAD Wholesale

$125.99CAD
Blue Cat on a Bench Handcrafted Wood Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico (2 pieces)

Zapotec Dream Family Workshop

(15)

A playful little cat has taken over a bench in this unique sculpture from the Zapotec Dream Family Workshop in Mexico. Crafted in the style of alebrijes, a folk art style traditional to Oaxaca, the cat and bench are carved from copal wood and painted in vibrant colours.

The folk art of alebrijes dates back to an old tale from Mexico City. In his fevered dreams, a man called Pedro Linares saw an endless number of curious and fantastic creatures. Inspired by that incredible vision, Pedro recreated those magical beings with papier mache, naming them after the word those creatures shouted in his dreams: "alebrije! alebrije!"

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Cool Fox Handcrafted Wood Alebrije Fox Sculpture in Blue from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

Working in the tradition of alebrijes, Mexican duo Zeny and Reyna create this cool sculpture of a fox. In a resting position, the sly animal is carved by hand of copal wood. This beautiful creature is diligently painted by hand with intricate motifs in tones of blue and purple.

Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near death and yet his dreams were extremely vivid. He tells of a place where all was peaceful and quiet until all of a sudden there appeared a lion with an eagle's head, a rooster with bull's horns and a donkey with butterfly wings. They kept screeching "alebrije, alebrije!" and Pedro began running away. He encountered a man who told him it was not yet his time to be there are and he should continue running towards the exit. In this dream Pedro climbed out of a window and regained consciousness.

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$122.99CAD
Lotus Elephant Elephant Alebrije Figurine in Lotus Position

Teresita Gonzalez

(43)

This whimsical alebrije depicts an elephant sitting in a lotus position. Teresita Gonzalez of Mexico carves the creature from copal wood, and paints it masterfully by hand in myriad brilliant colours. Alebrijes are a form of Mexican folk art, generally crafted of wood or papier mache. They commonly depict mythical or fantastical creatures, and are painted with colourful patterns.

$153.99CAD Wholesale

$153.99CAD

Featured Reviews

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Mexican Dragon in Blue'

mary alice's Tsar

May 10, 2022

Amazing piece

I have bought it To save it for a gift for one of my grandchildren. I actually have bought three and will continue purchasing more because they are amazing

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Lana

Jul 9, 2021

Absolutely beautirul!

Nice size, beautifully painted. It is exactly what I wanted -- will work perfectly in my living room to add a touch of whimsy in a rather staid and serious bookcase.

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Alebrije sculpture, 'Blue Cat Greeting'

Judy

Mar 17, 2018

Another amazing work by Zeny and Reyna

This little cat is just adorable! Right now she is keeping a friend of mine company (a temporary "adoption"). The details are amazing. I check frequently to see what is new from Zeny and Reyna.

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