Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Orange from Mexico, "Fiery Cat"
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Working in the traditional style of traditional folk art alebrijes, Mexican duo Pablo and Lucy Mendez create this charming cat figurine. The cat is carved of copal wood, its black body hand-painted with intricate floral motifs and dots in fiery tones of orange.
Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near death and yet his dreams were extremely vivid. He tells of a place where all was peaceful and quiet until all of a sudden there appeared a lion with an eagle's head, a rooster with bull's horns and a donkey with butterfly wings. They kept screeching "alebrije, alebrije!" and Pedro began running away. He encountered a man who told him it was not yet his time to be there are and he should continue running towards the exit. In this dream Pedro climbed out of a window and regained consciousness.
- 29 grams
- 1.02 oz
- 9.3 cm H x 6.3 cm W x 3.3 cm D
- 3.7" H x 2.5" W x 1.3" D
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Linda
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10/05/2020
"Wonderful addition to my collection of alebrijes"
This charming cat is nicely carved and beautifully painted.
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- Display with my other Oaxacan wood carvings
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Beau
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05/29/2023
"Attention Getter"
Easily the one that attracts immediate attention.
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Cynthia
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05/09/2022
"Cheirish heirloom"
Love this little guy. The detailing is tremendous. It is in my living room curio cabinet up front and center.
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Ellen
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05/05/2022
"so happy to add this colorful kitty to my cat collection."
Has a good heavy feel to it; detailed carvings and paint. It is bright and cheerful. Arrived unbelievably well-packaged!! Love it
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Lisa
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03/18/2022
"Mother-in-law loves cats"
This was a surprise gift for my mother-in-law. She loves it.
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- This was a gift for: Mother-in-law
- Occasion: Just because

Pat
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08/15/2021
"Reminds me of my kitty"
This beautiful and expressive sculpture reminds me of my tortoise shell kitty with the same coloring in her coat. I especially love the turned head and upraised tail.
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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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Robin
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08/10/2023
"Lovely Sculpture"
The details are fabulous and the color choices are lovely. Craft work is wonderful. It has a prominate place in my living room.
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robin
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07/25/2023
"Bambie like wood carving"
Lovely artisan carving.
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