Multicolored Alebrije Coyote Figurine with Geometric Motifs, "Howling Coyote"
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Jesus and Roxana Hernandez capture the classic silhouette of a coyote with its head bent back as it lets out a plaintive howl in this wonderful hand-decorated alebrije sculpture. Carved by hand from copal wood, the colorful figurine's body, including its tail, is covered with geometric motifs. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.
The artisan pair hails from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca where most of the inhabitants are wood carvers. Jesus is thankful they are, "...able to offer work to our artisan neighbors. This is important in preserving our culture and tradition as well as generating a source of income."
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.
- 40 grams
- 1.41 oz
- 10 cm H x 4.3 cm W x 12.5 cm D
- 3.9" H x 1.7" W x 4.9" D
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Beau
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01/23/2023
"Great Gift for Others"
My very favorite of the dozen or so sculptures I now have.
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Dralene
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12/16/2021
"Such a fun and colorful addition to our painted critters collection"
The craftsmanship and quality of this painted coyote is superb! Love it and it is a cherished addition to all of our painted critters. Thank you so much! You do beautiful work - so talented!
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Beau
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03/21/2024
"Yet ANOTHER Great Sculpture"
Now have a dozen in house or gifts sculpted by Jesus and Roxanne. Easily my favorite alebreje artists. Have all the coyotes and monkeys so a domestic dog is a great change!
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Kaori
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08/14/2023
"Wonderful"
It was a very delicate and wonderful work with detailed details.
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Bert
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06/26/2023
"Love it!"
Great looking alebrije with beautiful colors!A++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Rose
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05/31/2023
"Colors Just Pop!,Colors Just Pop!"
I love goats and this one is perfect! The colors are vibrant and the carving is fantastic. I love it!,I love goats and this one is perfect! The colors are vibrant and the carving is fantastic. I love it!
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