Stretching out its body, this cute cat adds a touch of Mexican folk art to any space. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez hand-carve the little alebrije from copal wood. It features intricate hand-painted designs in tones of green and blue. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.
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.
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I saw this in Mexico and wanted to purchase one for a Christmas gift. Its everything like what I saw in Mexico. I love it and hope the person I will give it to will appreciate it too. I think they will. Quality of the figurine is very good. And the service was excellent. will definitely purchase other items here. Thank you very much. Feliz Navidad.
Cat Stretch, Wood Alebrije Figurine Cat in Green from Mexico
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This was a very cute item.
Cat Stretch, Wood Alebrije Figurine Cat in Green from Mexico
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Gorgeous colors, and beautifully intricate design, a little work of art. Thank you!
Cat Stretch, Wood Alebrije Figurine Cat in Green from Mexico
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Now have a dozen in house or gifts sculpted by Jesus and Roxanne. Easily my favorite alebreje artists. Have all the coyotes and monkeys so a domestic dog is a great change!
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It was a very delicate and wonderful work with detailed details.
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Great looking alebrije with beautiful colors! A++++++++++++++++++++++++
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