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Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture, "Blue Cat Greeting"
Wearing bright red lipstick, a whimsical blue cat lifts her tail in greeting. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Calo gypsy word for "something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic."
Because each alebrije is individually created work of folk art, shapes will vary slightly. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.
- 0.10 kgs
- 0.2 lbs
- 17 cm H x 5 cm W x 11.5 cm D
- 6.75" H x 2" W x 4.5" D
- Copal wood
- Warning: Choking Hazard. Small parts -- not for children under 3 years.
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Signed by the artist
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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Judy
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03/17/2018
"Another amazing work by Zeny and Reyna"
This little cat is just adorable! Right now she is keeping a friend of mine company (a temporary adoption). The details are amazing. I check frequently to see what is new from Zeny and Reyna.
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Andrea
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07/30/2018
"This is now a cherished heirloom!"
stunning so beautifully painted and so delicate I absolutely adore it and it has a place of honor with my collection I would recommend this to anyone it truly is amazing the detail has to be seen to be believed the pictures dont do it justice its so beautiful!
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Bab
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10/18/2021
"A masterpiece"
A masterpiece from Mexico. Many thanks to artists.
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Yolanda
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02/23/2019
"Beautiful blue wooden cat"
I love the cat it?s a gift for someone who loves cats . It?s very unique and was wrapped beautifully. Thank you it?s perfect
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Mike
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07/01/2022
"Brightens the room"
Beautiful carving !!!
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Stanley
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06/13/2022
"Very Cool Porcupine"
I like this little guy, nice bright colors! Hope to get a few more, start a collection :-)
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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.
Microcredit Financing
Zeny and Reyna has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1200 and the most recent for $2500.
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