Name: Wood alebrije sculpture, Turquoise Cat
SKU: 389351

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Bright Fish Handcrafted Wood Alebrije Fish Figurine from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

Displaying a bright purple hue with multicoloured designs, an elabourate fish makes a mystical addition to your home decor with this figurine from Mexico. Pablo and Lucy Mendez, who carry on the tradition of alebrije folk art, work together to create the fish. They carve this figurine of copal wood and paint it by hand.

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.

£54.99 Wholesale

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Turquoise Cat Modern Turquoise Cat Alebrije Sculpture

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

In this slightly more modern interpretation of traditional alebrije folk art, a stretching turquoise cat is covered with stripes, dots and spirals. Artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez of Oaxaca carve the sculpture by hand from copal wood and paint it in meticulous detail. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

£45.99 Wholesale

£45.99
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Wavy Talavera Wavy Talavera-Style Ceramic Floral Vase from Mexico

Juana Ponce

(349)

Crafted from ceramic in an intriguing wavy shape, this beautiful vase from Mexico is designed by Juana Ponce. She works in the tradition of Talavera folk art, painting the vase by hand with colourful floral motifs. This piece is perfect for simple home decor as well as for displaying flowers.

£43.99 Wholesale

£43.99
Glittering Fish Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Fish Figurine from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

Glittering with silver tones and vibrant, multicoloured designs, an elabourate fish makes a mystical addition to your home decor with this figurine from Mexico. Pablo and Lucy Mendez, who carry on the tradition of alebrije folk art, work together to create the fish. They carve this figurine of copal wood and paint it by hand.

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.

£54.99 Wholesale

£54.99
Fascinating Fish colourful Wood Alebrije Fish Figurine from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

Glittering with silver tones and vibrant, multicoloured designs, a fascinating fish makes a mystical addition to your home decor with this figurine from Mexico. Pablo and Lucy Mendez, who carry on the tradition of alebrije folk art, work together to create the fish. They carve this figurine of copal wood and paint it by hand.

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.

£59.99 Wholesale

£59.99
Talavera Orb Talavera-Style Ceramic Decorative Figurine from Mexico

Juana Ponce

(349)

Working in the Talavera style, Mexican artisan Juana Ponce creates a stunning figurine. She first forms the orb from ceramic, painting it by hand with bright and vibrant floral motifs in the traditional style of Talavera pottery.

£43.99 Wholesale

£43.99
Blue Death Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Skull Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Mexico's Day of the Dead festivities are unlike any other country's, but skulls are part of the national shared imagery and are a favorite subject for artisans all year. After this hand carved copal wood skull from Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of the Mexican state of Oaxaca is covered in navy blue paint with tiny sky blue dots, it is further decorated on the tops and sides with circles containing geometric figures and curving lines. Yellow, black, green, purple, and pink tones are utilized to hand paint the fanciful designs. Around the blackened eye sockets are outlines in yellow and red; the nasal cavity is delineated in purple. Two straight rows of white teeth give the skull a sober expression.

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Colorful Bouquet Cylindrical Talavera-Style Ceramic Vase from Mexico

Juana Ponce

(349)

Crafted from ceramic in a cylindrical shape, this colorful vase from Mexico is designed by Juana Ponce. She works in the tradition of Talavera folk art, painting the vase by hand with vibrant floral motifs. This piece is perfect for simple home decor as well as for displaying flowers.

£45.99 Wholesale

£45.99
Hidalgo Flourish Set of 4 Handmade Talavera-Style Blue and Red Tequila Cups

Armando Sobreyra

(195)

Crafted by hand in the traditional Talavera style, these four tequila cups are a sublime example of Mexico's high-quality arts. Armando Sobreyra creates the set from ceramic, painting them to detail and merging cobalt blue and red hues in classic leafy motifs that evoke a Hacienda aura.

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Ocean Dolphin Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

This excellent small dolphin sculpture is the original creation of Oaxacan artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. They work in the folk art style of alebrijes to carve the figurine from copal wood and paint it meticulously by hand.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting the nonsense word,"alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream in papier mache. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

£45.99 Wholesale

£45.99
Talavera Symmetry Hand-Painted Talavera Ceramic Vase Crafted in Mexico

Juana Ponce

(349)

Crafted from ceramic in a square shape, this striking vase from Mexico is designed by Juana Ponce. She works in the tradition of Talavera folk art, painting the vase by hand with colorful floral motifs. This piece is perfect for simple home decor as well as for displaying flowers.

£54.99 Wholesale

£54.99

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Wood alebrije figurine, 'Bright Fish'

Marija

Nov 9, 2022

Birthday Gift

I have not yet given this gift as it is a birthday gift to be given in the month of December. I can absolutely say that I purchase many of the gifts through NOVICA and each and every one is a treasure.

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Jun 6, 2022

Ceramic 'Bouquet' vase

Mrs. Ponce, as always your workmanship is excellente! I cherish all the items I have bought from you. Beautiful, colorful painting on all your work. Thank you

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Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Turquoise Cat'

Susan

May 23, 2022

Turquoise Alebrije Cat

I absolutely love this little cat figurine. It’s just like the picture, very well made and painted beautifully. Many thanks to the artisans who share their talents with us.

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