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Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico, "Nocturnal Cat"

Product ID: 339021

Taking a walk, a nocturnal little cat brings the magnificence of Mexican folk art to your home. Zeny and Reyna hand-carve this alebrije figurine of... more

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Taking a walk, a nocturnal little cat brings the magnificence of Mexican folk art to your home. Zeny and Reyna hand-carve this alebrije figurine of copal wood, hand-painting the black cat with vibrantly colored intricate motifs. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

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.

  • 74 grams
  • 0.2 lbs
  • 11.2 cm H x 18.5 cm W x 4.7 cm D
  • 4.4" H x 7.25" W x 1.9" D

  • Copal wood
  • Signed by the artist
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Warning: Choking Hazard. Small parts -- not for children under 3 years.
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexicoicon info
  • Product ID: 339021
Zeny and Reyna
Zeny and Reyna

Mexico

Handcrafted alebrije sculptures

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Kathy

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Jul 11, 2022

Nocturnal cat”

Beautiful colors

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MaryJo

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Feb 14, 2022

My favorite little cat statue ever! =^..^=”

The intricate painting and wonderful colors on this cat are just precious and I have to say his expression is so cute that I just cant believe it! The workmanship is just so fine!! It looks just like the photo! Amazing, beautiful design and color placement makes this my favorite piece of painted statuary ever! =^..^= Thanks! (-;

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Donna

From New Jersey, USA

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Jul 16, 2021

another cat to love.”

My Nocturnal Cat is beautiful and quiet and does not require feeding.

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Judy

From OH

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Oct 08, 2024

Love my new Zeny and Reyna hummingbird!”

This will be a Christmas gift for me -- a gift from my cat (my cats have always known exactly what I want). Zenys and Reynas pieces are incredible - Exquisite painted details. I have purchased many for myself and many to give as gifts.

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Therese

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Jul 21, 2024

Never enough!”

As I ve said, Zeny and Reyna s wooden animal world are fantastic, each one brings it unique character and colors!

To admire!

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Therese

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Jul 21, 2024

And ding to the collection…”

We ve already a few of Zeno and Reyna s in our little collection! Never enough!

To look at

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This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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