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Handmade Wood Green Frog Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico, "Green Tree Frog"
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A realistic tree frog comes to life in hand-carved and painted copal wood. Pablo and Lucy Mendez carry on the traditional alebrije folk art they learned from their own parents. This charming creature brings a touch of whimsy to any setting.
Oaxaca's alebrije tradition derives from the art of Pedro Linares (1906-1992), a Mexico City papier mache artist. While in a coma during a serious illness, he found himself in a dream forest with fanciful creatures made with body parts from different animals. They cried, "Alebrije" Alebrije!" When he awakened, Linares crafted the figures in papier mache and his influence reached to Oaxaca, where they are carved from copal wood.
Because each sculpture is an individually created work of folk art, shapes are dictated by the wood branch and may vary slightly.
- 20 grams
- 0.71 oz
- 9.6 cm H x 20 cm W x 10.5 cm D
- 3.8" H x 7.75" W x 4.1" 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 Mexico
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Julie
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01/30/2022
"I collect these and these are great!"
This was absolutely beautiful. I collect these animals and I love this one because I also collect frog figurines. The colors and shape are great! I highly recommend these fun and well crafted animals!
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Green Tree Frog, Handmade Wood Green Frog Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
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WILLIAM
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08/21/2021
"Frog is cheery friend"
nicely made but delicate. cleaners broke ours so I am replacing it. Love its whimsical look.
Best Uses
- decoration
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Green Tree Frog, Handmade Wood Green Frog Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
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dufzor
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11/12/2023
"Adorable!"
Recommend!
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Joshua
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11/11/2023
"Wood alebrije sculpture"
Very nice wood sculpture. Carved intricately with, passion no doubt. Much respect to the artisans. That and to their craft etc.
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Sweet Freedom in Green, Handcrafted Green Copal Wood Dragonfly Sculpture.from Mexico
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Deb
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11/05/2023
"Piece of art!"
I have several of these bookmarks on hand to give as gifts along with books for the young people in my life. Beautiful little pieces of art, they are sturdy, and also bright enough not to be misplaced. A couple also reside in my art room, peeking brightly out of a glass jar. Highly recommend!
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- Cheerful, unique gift for young bookworms!
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robin
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09/03/2023
"Bookmark with jazz"
Love this and it works well as a bookmark. Great item.
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Profound Impact
Pablo’s profits from the alebrij sculptures he creates for NOVICA allow him to create and financially support a healthy life for his wife and two children.
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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
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Lucy's income allows her to provide a necessary basic education to their children in their home.
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Lucy financially supports their two children.
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Write a review"What we enjoy the most is how real and mythical animal shapes can emerge from a simple branch. They can be so colorful and original that they appear to have had a life on another planet."
Latest Update"We are a young married couple who inherited the knowledge of carving and painting copal wood alebrijes. We have gradually perfected... read more
