Hand Carved Alebrije Deer Figurine - Dainty Deer in Orange Seahorse shining radiantly to evoke an

shining radiantly to evoke an ethereal sensation

Ivan Villatoro of Guatemala hand-paints luscious floral designs onto the surface of a ceramic plate

sun and moon – appear throughout ancient Mexican thought

9 cm W x 3 cm D

With a look that is both rustic and contemporary

Hand Carved Alebrije Deer Figurine - Dainty Deer in Orange Seahorse shining radiantly to evoke anPablo and Lucy Mendez in Mexico work in the traditional Oaxacan folk art form called alebrijes to create this marvelous sculpture. The delicate orange deer is carved by hand from copal wood and then painted in meticulous detail. Please note that small parts may be detached for secure shipping. The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930s in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange