Dainty Deer in Grey Handcrafted Grey Deer Alebrije Sculpture
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About this Item
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.
Dimensions
- 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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“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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George
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“Beauty in every detail!”
I love Oaxacan wood carvings or alebrijes. The magical creations invoke a sense of whimsey and fantasy for me. Thank goodness it is not a lost art but finding quality ones is. I am so thankful to find this website and Pablo and Lucy Mendez. I truly believe in the mission of Novica in supporting local artisans. The Azure Pegasus was true to the photos from the colors and the fine details that I expect in an alebrijes. Each of the tail pieces were taped in order of assembly and marked with a label not to throw out because there were small pieces. The item was meticulously packaged and arrived in perfect condition. I wish I could capture a better picture to show everyone the beauty of the piece but a picture could never convey its grandure. Thank you to Novica in connecting me to an artist that I probably would have never met and their art. I am so grateful.
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Theresa
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“Adorable”
High quality beautiful art piece
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