Size: 3.7 in. H x 2.5 in. W x 1.3 in. D Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Pablo and Lucy Mendez to craft this item Product info: Copal wood Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures. Our mantra is to Spread Happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer!
About this item: Working in the traditional style of traditional folk art alebrijes, Mexican duo Pablo and Lucy Mendez create this charming cat figurine. The cat is carved of copal wood, its black body hand-painted with intricate floral motifs and dots in fiery tones of orange.
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.Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlySigned by the artist
About our Artist: Mexico's Pablo and Lucy Mendez say, 'We are best friends as well as husband and wife. Together, we carve Oaxaca's traditional 'alebrijes,' fanciful and fantastical creatures and images crafted from found wood and painted by hand in bright colors. This craft have been handed down from generation to generation. Our parents and uncles taught us and we are now teaching our so that this art doesn't die out. Our greatest challenge is innovating to create new designs. Our inspiration comes from everything that surrounds us. What we enjoy the most is how real and mythical animal shapes can emerge from a simple branch. It's wonderful to see
About this item: Working in the traditional style of traditional folk art alebrijes, Mexican duo Pablo and Lucy Mendez create this charming cat figurine. The cat is carved of copal wood, its black body hand-painted with intricate floral motifs and dots in fiery tones of orange.
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.Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlySigned by the artist
About our Artist: Mexico's Pablo and Lucy Mendez say, 'We are best friends as well as husband and wife. Together, we carve Oaxaca's traditional 'alebrijes,' fanciful and fantastical creatures and images crafted from found wood and painted by hand in bright colors. This craft have been handed down from generation to generation. Our parents and uncles taught us and we are now teaching our so that this art doesn't die out. Our greatest challenge is innovating to create new designs. Our inspiration comes from everything that surrounds us. What we enjoy the most is how real and mythical animal shapes can emerge from a simple branch. It's wonderful to see