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Oaxacan Wood Alebrije Statuette, "Bold Coyote"

Name: Oaxacan Wood Alebrije Statuette, 'Bold Coyote'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 417571
Price: 119.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.81 (16 reviews)

Product ID: 417571

by Eugenia and Roberto Sosa (16)

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... more

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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. Eugenia and Roberto Sosa uphold the artistic tradition with this excellent coyote sculpture. Carved from copal wood, the statuette is painted by hand in brilliant detail.

80 grams
0.2 lbs

14 cm H x 5 cm W x 11 cm D
5.5" H x 2" W x 4.3" D

Metric

US/Imperial

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
Product ID: 417571

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Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

Mexico

Traditional handcrafted Mexican alebrije sculptures

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Beau

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Jun 03, 2023

“Seventh Coyote...and the Smallest”

My Jesus and Roxana Hernandez six coyotes are my very favorite...and have give the Howling Coyote as three gifts. While its colors are dynamic, Vibrant Coyote is half the size of the others and just does not stand out as well.

Purchased Item Vibrant Coyote, Multicolored Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine from Mexico

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ZQUE

From Seattle, Washington

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May 25, 2023

“Stunning”

Love this hummingbird. Very well-made and love the bright colors.

Purchased Item Bold Hummingbird, Hand-Painted Mexican Wood Alebrije Figurine

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Katie

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Oct 18, 2022

“Inspection”

Beautiful art form.

To inspire

Purchased Item Bold Hummingbird, Hand-Painted Mexican Wood Alebrije Figurine

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Eugenia and Roberto Sosa Traditional handcrafted Mexican alebrije sculptures

(16)

"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