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Rooster Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico, "Proud Rooster"

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With bright feathers and comb erect, a proud rooster announces the imminent dawn. 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.

  • 1.14 kgs
  • 2.5 lbs
  • 28 cm H x 16 cm W x 25 cm D
  • 11" H x 6.25" W x 9.75" 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
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Kathy

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01/12/2024

"love alebrije!"

adorable little dragon with excellent, beautifully executed painting

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Dramatic Dragon, Fuchsia Alebrije Dragon with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs

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Deb

From Michigan

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11/05/2023

"Tiny little gem!"

This tiny little guy is so cute I felt he needed a buddy, so I ordered another in a different color! Such amazing detail work - thank-you!

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Shelley

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09/07/2023

"Talented red cat with ball."

This red cat shares her joy at playing with her ball. She is a lot of fun. Thanks!

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Shelley

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09/07/2023

"Happy cat loves sitting on my shelf and making me feel cheerful."

This pink spotted cat is a relaxed and wonderful addition to my cat collection.

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Judy

From OH

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07/19/2023

"Wow! Such amazing detials!"

I knew as soon as I saw this treasure I had to buy it! -- Painted with the wisdom of turtles (just one symbolism for turtles). Now they also have available a blue bull with fish! So tempting! The painting details and carving of the bull are just incredible. Perfection! I am always in awe when I receive these pieces from Zeny and Reyna. So happy to see that more of their artworks are available here on Novica.

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Marc

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04/29/2023

"Excellent Quality & Fair Price"

The piece I received was modestly different than the picture on the Novica. This is to be expected since each piece is cfrafted individually. Fine workmanship. I would definitely buy from these artists again.

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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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