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Handmade Alebrije Axolotl, "Alert Axolotl"

Product ID: 406567

The charismatic salamander known as the axolotl is beautifully captured in the form of an alebrije by Mexican artisan Marina Lozano. The artisan works... more

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The charismatic salamander known as the axolotl is beautifully captured in the form of an alebrije by Mexican artisan Marina Lozano. The artisan works in papier mache to create the sculpture, which is carefully painted by hand in brilliant colors.

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 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
  • 6 cm H x 16 cm W x 16 cm D
  • 2.4" H x 6.25" W x 6.25" D
  • Papier mache
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
  • Product ID: 406567

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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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Terri

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May 04, 2022

Magic”

I truly love this magical axolotl creature. And that it stays true to the papier mache alebrije. This is my second sculpture from Mariana.

Purchased Item Alert Axolotl, Handmade Alebrije Axolotl

Terri

Verified Reviewer

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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