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Handmade Folk Art Sculpture from Mexico, "Golden Axolotl"

Product ID: 417557

The strange and wonderful axolotl, a type of salamander, lends itself perfectly to the Oaxacan art of alebrijes. In the 1930s in Oaxaca, Mexico, an... more

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The strange and wonderful axolotl, a type of salamander, lends itself perfectly to the Oaxacan art of alebrijes. In the 1930s in Oaxaca, Mexico, an artist named Pedro Linares fell ill. In his fevered dreams, he saw fantastical creatures--a lion with the head of a bird; a rooster with bull's horns. The colorful animals all rushed toward him shouting the nonsense word, "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon awakening, he felt compelled to recreate his vision, and the art form of alebrijes was born. Artisans Eugenia and Roberto Sosa uphold the tradition with this marvelous sculpture. Carved from copal wood, the axolotl is painted by hand in vivid detail.

  • 0.10 kgs
  • 0.2 lbs
  • 8.5 cm H x 7 cm W x 17.5 cm D
  • 3.3" H x 2.8" W x 7" D

  • Copal wood
  • Signed by the artist
  • 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: 417557
Eugenia and Roberto Sosa
Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

Mexico

Traditional handcrafted Mexican alebrije sculptures

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Eugenia and Roberto Sosa Traditional handcrafted Mexican alebrije sculptures

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"In the workshop, everyone helps — the men carve the wood, the women paint the sculptures, the grandparents do the sanding and the children paint the base coat."

Latest Update“We have worked with the help of Novica since 2017; these have been years of apprenticeship that have allowed us to grow and evolve.“We... read more

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