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Carved of copal wood, a watchful fox is depicted in this charming alebrije figurine. Mexican duo Zeny and Reyna design this figurine, which is hand-painted with metallic motifs over its stark black body. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.
The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he dreamed he was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije. Upon recovering, Linares recreated these figures in bright colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes. His work became famous and was one of the main influences of artisans in the state of Oaxaca who began crafting alebrijes of their own using traditional wood carving methods.
Dimensions
- 88 grams
- 0.2 lbs
- 14 cm L x 13.5 cm W x 6.2 cm H
- 5.5" L x 5.3" W x 2.4" H
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Judith
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“Very happy”
This little guy looks exactly like the photo. Makes me smile.
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Serge
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“Stunning and so unique”
We have multiple hummingbird feeders and love having them come to visit. Now we have our own hummingbird among our other alebrijes. Also it adds a nice 3rd dimension to the collection.
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BARBARA
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“Best Bunny Ever!!”
This guy is more magical in person than he is in the photo! The colors are more vibrantly blue and silver, and he is totally hilarious! Well made and beautifully painted, he makes me smile everytime I look at him. Awesome, for sure.
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