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Alebrije chihuahua azul pintado a mano, "Chihuahua azul"

Name: Alebrije chihuahua azul pintado a mano, 'Chihuahua azul'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 389353
Price: 107.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.98 (81 reviews)

Product ID: 389353

by Pablo and Lucy Mendez (81)

Este encantador alebrije la escultura es creación original del artista mexicano. Pablo and Lucy Mendez. El alegre chihuahua está tallado a mano en... more

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Este encantador alebrije la escultura es creación original del artista mexicano. Pablo and Lucy Mendez. El alegre chihuahua está tallado a mano en madera de copal antes de pintarlo con meticuloso detalle. Soles, estrellas, espirales y grecas en tonos azules, violetas y turquesas cubren la escultura.

La tradición del arte popular de los alebrijes se remonta a la década de 1930 en la Ciudad de México. Un hombre llamado Pedro Linares enfermó y en sus sueños febriles vio una tierra extraña poblada de criaturas curiosas: un burro con alas, un gallo con cuernos de toro y un león con cabeza de perro. Todas las fieras corrieron hacia él gritando "¡alebrije! ¡alebrije!". Al recuperarse, Linares comenzó a recrear las criaturas fantásticas que había visto en su sueño. Esta forma de arte ganó popularidad y los alebrijes ahora están hechos de madera y papel maché.

40 grams
1.41 oz

3.9" H x 4.3" W x 1.6" D
3.9" H x 4.3" W x 1.6" D

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Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Signed by the artist
Made in Mexico
Certified and shipped by our office in México
Product ID: 389353

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Pablo and Lucy Mendez

México

Figuras de alebrije mexicano artesanal tradicional

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Tracy

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Apr 29, 2025

“Cute bookmark”

This bookmark is cute and I gave it as a gift

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Lorraine

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Feb 07, 2025

“Curiosity Purple Cat”

This beautiful cat is in my curio cabinet. Every time I pass by it, this cat puts a smile on my face. Its very well made and arrived on time and well packaged. Thanks to the makers of this wonderful piece of art. Glad I purchased this item.

Purchased Item Curiosity Cousin in Purple, Handcrafted Purple Wood Alebrije Playful Cat Figurine

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Susanne

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Dec 12, 2024

“Adorable deer!”

This cute deer is so well made. Exactly what I was looking for!

Purchased Item Running Grace, Wood Deer Alebrije From San Martin Tilcajete Oaxaca

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NOVICA Recognized Master

Pablo won 2nd Place in the Carved Wood Contest in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

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Pablo’s profits from the alebrij sculptures he creates for NOVICA allow him to create and financially support a healthy life for his wife and two children.

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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

Empowering Women

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Lucy's income allows her to provide a necessary basic education to their children in their home.

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This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

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Lucy financially supports their two children.

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Pablo and Lucy Mendez Figuras de alebrije mexicano artesanal tradicional

(81)

"Lo que más disfrutamos es cómo las formas de animales reales y míticos pueden surgir de una simple rama. Pueden ser tan coloridos y originales que parecen haber tenido una vida en otro planeta".

Última actualización"Somos un matrimonio joven que heredó el conocimiento de tallar y pintar madera de copal alebrijes. Poco a poco hemos ido... read more