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Send to a friendHandcrafted Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture, "Oaxaca Snail"
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Delivery EstimateAdorned with cheerful artistry, this purple and pink snail makes its way from the magical lands of Oaxaca. "The snail symbolizes life that starts and ends in a spiral," believe Zeny and Reyna. After carving the copal wood alebrije, they use the tip of a maguey leaf to paint the florid patterns.
Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.
- 0.11 kgs
- 0.2 lbs
- 14.5 cm H x 15 cm W x 18.3 cm D
- 5.75" H x 6" W x 7.25" D
- Copal wood
- 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 Mexico
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- Free Gift Wrap? Yes
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K. O.
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06/18/2016
"Cute Little Snail!"
I love this brightly colored cheerful looking snail. It is like no other in my collection. I have had several of my guest comment on how cute it is.
Best Uses
- Put it anywhere that you want to to bring a little cheerfulness
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Lance
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11/07/2022
"Great detail and work for the price"
Nice product, gift wrapped and easy for gift.
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- This was a gift for: Wife
- Occasion: Christmas
Raymond
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09/23/2018
"this is a display iteem"
very well done
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Susan
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06/02/2018
"Beautiful Artwork!"
This piece is lovely. The design is very detailed, and the colors are vibrant, just as shown in the photograph. Very impressed by the artists talent!!
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Dorothy
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03/31/2024
"Wonderful piece artfully done,"
The “Cat of the Moon and Water” is a stand out work of art.
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Kathy
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01/12/2024
"love alebrije!"
adorable little dragon with excellent, beautifully executed painting
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Dramatic Dragon, Fuchsia Alebrije Dragon with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs
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Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
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.
Caring for Children
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
Write a review"When she told us this we felt a great sense of satisfaction, we had no idea how much we could help someone – a child – through our art."
"Hola! We're Zeny Fuentes and Reyna Piña. We're from a small town in Oaxaca," says Zeny by way of introduction. "We both come from... read more
