Preserving the Oaxacan folk art tradition of alebrijes, Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico create this marvelous small sculpture. The figurine is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with an assortment of motifs in a rainbow of 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.
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I love goats and this one is perfect! The colors are vibrant and the carving is fantastic. I love it!,I love goats and this one is perfect! The colors are vibrant and the carving is fantastic. I love it!
Bold Goat, Handmade Alebrije Goat Figurine
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The detail and beautiful creative and craftsmanship is amazing on this little goat, it will be a cherish piece of artwork in our home and will always make us smile. Thank you, your work is beautiful!
Bold Goat, Handmade Alebrije Goat Figurine
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Now have a dozen in house or gifts sculpted by Jesus and Roxanne. Easily my favorite alebreje artists. Have all the coyotes and monkeys so a domestic dog is a great change!
Mexican Hairless Dog in Red, Orange Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije Figurine
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It was a very delicate and wonderful work with detailed details.
Coyote Delight, Handcrafted Copal Wood Coyote Alebrije Figurine
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Great looking alebrije with beautiful colors! A++++++++++++++++++++++++
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EVERY sculpture from Jesus and Roxana is THE BEST --- have well over a dozen!
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