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Hand Crafted Papier Mache Frog Alebrije, "Frog of Abundance"

Product ID: 391731

This utterly charming creature from Marina Lozano in Mexico offers you his heart. The alebrije is crafted by hand from recycled papier mache and... more

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This utterly charming creature from Marina Lozano in Mexico offers you his heart. The alebrije is crafted by hand from recycled papier mache and carefully painted by hand. The whimsical sculpture has the body of a frog and the wings of a butterfly.

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.

  • 80 grams
  • 0.2 lbs
  • 20 cm H x 19 cm W x 11 cm D
  • 7.75" H x 7.5" W x 4.3" D

  • Papier mache
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexicoicon info
  • Product ID: 391731
Marina Lozano
Marina Lozano

Mexico

Papier mache sculptures and alebrijes

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Carol

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Oct 28, 2022

More Lovely Than Picture”

As this artist adds to her items I m sure I ll purchase more. Her work is excellent.

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Terri

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Jan 25, 2022

Unique Beauty”

I truly love this unique alebrije. It is fun and fanciful and just makes me smile.

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Judy

From OH

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Jan 09, 2021

Every one loves my 2020 Frog! So creative”

Thank you, Marina. This little frog is absolutely ADORABLE! A must have treasure. This was the perfect Christmas present for me -- from my cats (they buy such wonderful things for me). Right now, my frog is standing proudly on the mantle -- but will eventually hang from the ceiling in my office so I can see him more. I assure you, you will not be disappointed if you buy this for yourself -- or for a friend who just needs to smile.

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Terri

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Jan 03, 2024

Colorful Beauty!”

This alebrije is amazing. I bought it to add to may collection of Marina Lozanos beautiful work. I tell my 7 year old grand daughter that these will be hers someday...and that they are not toys but works of art.

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EDGUBI

From Texas

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Jan 11, 2023

Pictures dont do it justice”

I was on the fence about this one but ultimately decided that the idea of a seahorse with butterfly wings with too amusing to pass up. Now that I have it it is a lot prettier than I realized from the pictures

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Carol

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Oct 28, 2022

Love it”

Beautiful - it s added to my collection.

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