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Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Deer Sculpture in Blue, "Resting Deer"

Hand-carved of copal wood in the style of alebrije handicrafts, a beautiful deer... more

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Hand-carved of copal wood in the style of alebrije handicrafts, a beautiful deer brings the beauty of Mexican folk art to your home. Artisan duo Zeny and Reyna create this sculpture, painting it by hand with intricate motifs in 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.

  • 0.12 kgs
  • 0.3 lbs
  • 14.4 cm H x 10.3 cm W x 18 cm D
  • 5.75" H x 4.1" W x 7" D

  • Copal wood
  • Some assembly required
  • Signed by the artist
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Warning: Choking Hazard. Small parts -- not for children under 3 years.
  • Made in Mexico.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexicoicon info
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