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Purple Sleepy Lion Alebrije Carving with Detachable Tail, "Insomniac Lion"

Name: Purple Sleepy Lion Alebrije Carving with Detachable Tail, 'Insomniac Lion'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 411587
Price: 54.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.75 (16 reviews)

Product ID: 411587

by Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda (16)

No matter what the song says, this lion cannot sleep until he gets a good home. He is an alebrije, an animal carving painted in bright colors and wild... more

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No matter what the song says, this lion cannot sleep until he gets a good home. He is an alebrije, an animal carving painted in bright colors and wild designs. The big jungle cat is created and signed by artists Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda of Oaxaca, Mexico. The tail detaches for safe shipping.

40 grams
1.41 oz

3.5" H x 2.4" W x 3.5" D
3.5" H x 2.4" W x 3.5" D

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US/Imperial

Copal wood
Some assembly required
Signed by the artist
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Mexico
Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
Product ID: 411587

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Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

Mexico

Wood alebrije sculptures

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Donna

From New Jersey, USA

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May 06, 2025

“So Endearing”

I named my wonderful little Guy , Pedro. He is so charming!. He sits by my computer and watches over my work

Purchased Item Oviform Owl in Black and White, Signed Black and White Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

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Kathy

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Feb 08, 2025

“so pretty”

this is a beautifully crafted alebrije with personality and sass just shining through!

Purchased Item Rosy Fox, Artisan Crafted Alebrije from Mexico

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Susanne

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Nov 16, 2024

“Love it!”

This cute deer is so well made. Beautiful colors too.

Purchased Item Green Deer, Handmade Copal Wood Alebrije

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Meet the Artist

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda Wood alebrije sculptures

(16)

"We are very proud to continue this family tradition, and are willing to put all our effort, dedication and life into making these handicrafts.""

“Hello, we are Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda.“My wife and I were fortunate that our parents were masters of this craft. When I married my wife, she and I... read more