Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture 'Blue Cat Greeting'

Description

Wearing bright red lipstick, a whimsical blue cat lifts her tail in greeting. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Calo gypsy word for 'something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic.'

Because each alebrije is individually created work of folk art, shapes will vary slightly. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

Copal wood
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Signed by the artist
Warning: Choking Hazard. Small parts -- not for children under 3 years.
0.22 lbs
6.8 inches H x 2 inches W x 4.5 inches D

Made in Mexico

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Blue Cat Greeting