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Handmade Cat Alebrije, "Cosmic Cat"

Product ID: 403925

Owls accompany a fantastic cat as it prowls the night, tail held high. Working in the traditional Oaxacan folk art style, Mexico's Zeny and Reyna... more

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Owls accompany a fantastic cat as it prowls the night, tail held high. Working in the traditional Oaxacan folk art style, Mexico's Zeny and Reyna create this wonderful alebrije sculpture. To achieve the fine detail, the artisans use a maguey thorn to paint the designs. 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 feverish 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. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

  • 0.50 kgs
  • 1.1 lbs
  • 30 cm H x 9 cm W x 24 cm D
  • 11.75" H x 3.5" W x 9.5" 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
  • Product ID: 403925
Zeny and Reyna
Zeny and Reyna

Mexico

Handcrafted alebrije sculptures

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Judy

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Oct 08, 2024

Love my new Zeny and Reyna hummingbird!”

This will be a Christmas gift for me -- a gift from my cat (my cats have always known exactly what I want). Zenys and Reynas pieces are incredible - Exquisite painted details. I have purchased many for myself and many to give as gifts.

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Therese

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Jul 21, 2024

Never enough!”

As I ve said, Zeny and Reyna s wooden animal world are fantastic, each one brings it unique character and colors!

To admire!

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Therese

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Jul 21, 2024

And ding to the collection…”

We ve already a few of Zeno and Reyna s in our little collection! Never enough!

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Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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Microcredit Financing

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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