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Name: Ceramic sculpture, Gorgeous Catrina
SKU: 243730

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Stargazing Giraffe in Blue Wood Giraffe Alebrije Hand Painted in Blue and Ochre

Esteban Hernandez

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This young giraffe looks up in amazement at all the stars that appear on a clear night. This wooden Oaxaca alebrije is the creation of artist Esteban Hernandez and features fine detailed patterns in shades of blue and rust. The tail and ears will be detached for shipping.

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Rainbow Snail Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

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Husband and wife duo Zeny and Reyna from Oaxaca grew up with the tradition of carving alebrijes (fantastical figurines of real and imagined animals); both of their parents were master carvers in that region's traditional folk art. Here they create a wonderfully colorful snail in great detail. The snail is carved by hand from copal wood and painted in a wide array of meticulous patterns.

Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he became seriously ill and fell into a sort of coma. While he was unconscious, he had a most fantastic dream. He was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije, and when Linares woke up, he recreated these figures in vivid colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes . His work became famous and eventually influenced artisans in the state of Oaxaca who decided to craft alebrijes using traditional wood carving methods and according to that region's world vision.

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Acrobatic Dragon Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

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Husband and wife duo Zeny and Reyna from Oaxaca grew up with the tradition of carving alebrijes (fantastical figurines of real and imagined animals); both of their parents were master carvers in that region's traditional folk art. Here they create a wildly colorful dragon in a contorted, acrobatic pose. The dragon is carved by hand from copal wood and painted in a rainbow of psychedelic colors.

Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he became seriously ill and fell into a sort of coma. While he was unconscious, he had a most fantastic dream. He was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije, and when Linares woke up, he recreated these figures in vivid colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes . His work became famous and eventually influenced artisans in the state of Oaxaca who decided to craft alebrijes using traditional wood carving methods and according to that region's world vision.

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Perky Green Parrot Handmade Green Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

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A perky green parrot alights on a tree branch. With wings spread, it flaunts flirty feathers in bright primary colors. Pablo and Lucy Mendez carry on the traditional alebrije folk art they learned from their own parents to craft the beautiful bird.

Oaxaca's alebrije tradition derives from the art of Pedro Linares (1906-1992), a Mexico City papier mache artist. While in a coma during a serious illness, he found himself in a dream forest with fanciful creatures made with body parts from different animals. They cried, "Alebrije! Alebrije!" When he awakened, Linares crafted the figures in papier mache and his influence reached to Oaxaca, where they are carved from copal wood.

Because each sculpture is an individually created work of folk art, shapes are dictated by the wood branch and may vary slightly. The feathers and tree trunk are disassembled to protect them during shipping.

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Chirping Cricket Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

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A delightful piece of decor, this alebrije cricket statuette is painted in bright shades of yellow and red. Mexican artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez handcraft the cricket from copal wood. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he became seriously ill and fell into a sort of coma. While he was unconscious, he had a most fantastic dream. He was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije, and when Linares woke up, he recreated these figures in vivid colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes . His work became famous and eventually influenced artisans in the state of Oaxaca who decided to craft alebrijes using traditional wood carving methods and according to that region's world vision.

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Lord of the Dead Ceramic Statuette Vessel Day of the Dead Mexico

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

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Angel Ceron crafts a faithful replica of a ceremonial bowl found in the Zaachila archeological site of the state of Oaxaca. Crafted of ceramic, it features Mictlantecuhtli, Lord of the Dead, striking a rather coquettish pose. Respresented as a skeleton, the Lord of the Dead is revered throughout most of Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures as one of the most powerful deities.

Part of NOVICA's Dia de los Muertos collection.

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Little Black Mouse Perez Turquoise and Black Mouse Alebrije Figure Signed by Artisans

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

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This black and turquoise mouse figure is a magical alebrije, an animal wood carving painted in fantastic colors. He is named after another fantasy creature, the Ratoncito Pérez, Mexico's answer to the tooth fairy. He is created and signed by artists Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda of Oaxaca, Mexico. The tail detaches for safe shipping.

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Little Blue Deer Blue Copal Wood Deer Alebrije From San Martin Tilcajete

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

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Staring curiously, but ready to spring at the slightest sound, this blue deer alebrije is by Pablo and Lucy Mendez, from the famous alebrije town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca. This figure is carved from copal wood, native to the area, and painted brightly as is typical for the town. The ears, antlers and tail detach for storage and shipping.

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Playful Blue Kitten Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

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A whimsical blue kitten romps and plays. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije cat. 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 an individually created work of folk art, shapes will vary slightly. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

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Gorgeous Catrina Catrina Day of the Dead Ceramic Sculpture from Mexico

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

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Poised and dressed to the nines, Catrina personifies death with whimsical elegance. As always, she wears a wide-brimmed hat. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association are inspired by the celebrated cartoon developed by José Guadalupe Posadas to poke fun at Mexico's high society during the early 1900's. Revealing Catrina's skeletal figure, the Oaxacan clay sculpture is painted by hand.

Catrina's head can be removed.

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Guelaguetza Festival 13-Piece Sculpture Set of Mexican Guelaguetza Festival

Aguilar Artisan Workshop

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A dazzling tribute to Oaxaca’s beloved Guelaguetza festival, this 13-piece ceramic sculpture set bursts with life, featuring animals and dancers in traditional dresses bearing offerings. Each figure is meticulously shaped and hand-painted by the members of the Aguilar Artisan Workshop in Mexico, introducing charm and vibrant cultural essence to your home.

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Dazzling Catrina Day of the Dead Catrina Sculpture Artisan Crafted

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

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Death personified with grace and humor, Catrina poses in a sexy green dress with flowers by her feet. As always, she wears a wide-brimmed hat. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association are inspired by the celebrated cartoon developed by José Guadalupe Posadas to poke fun at Mexico's high society during the early 1900's. Revealing Catrina's skeletal figure, the Oaxacan clay sculpture is painted by hand.

Catrina's head can be removed.

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Catrina the Beautiful, Day of the Dead Catrina Ceramic Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

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Catrina the Seductress, Day of the Dead Catrina Ceramic Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

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Featured Reviews

Ceramic sculpture, 'Dazzling Catrina'

Jeanne

Oct 27, 2017

Love my Day of the Dead girls!

Angel does awesome work. I have six of his ladies and love them all. They make me smile whenever I walk by them.

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Kathryn

Apr 16, 2018

Catrina the Beautiful IS beautiful

This quirky and colourful sculpture is a real treasure. I love that she represents a dig at the hoi pilloi. She is well crafted and robust, making the journey to Australia without mishap. The removable head is a good feature. I bought her as a gift for my daughter but loved her so much that I have ordered another to keep. Thanks Angel.

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Ceramic sculpture, 'Gorgeous Catrina'

Pamela

Jul 23, 2019

I wish I could give the piece 10 stars

Angel Ceron has added an amazing amount of detail to these dolls. I have 4 of his Day of the Dead dolls and I will be buying more as they are truly works of art!!!!

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