Product ID: 312668
Dúo de marido y mujer Zeny and Reyna de Oaxaca creció con la tradición del tallado alebrije (figurillas fantásticas de animales reales e imaginarios); Sus padres eran maestros talladores del arte popular tradicional de esa región. Aquí crean un dragón tremendamente colorido en una pose acrobática y contorsionada. El dragón está tallado a mano en madera de copal y pintado con un arcoíris de colores psicodélicos.
Las piezas pequeñas se separan para el envío para protegerlas contra roturas. Se dice que Oaxaca alebrije la tradición desciende directamente del artesano de la Ciudad de México, Pedro Linares (1906-1992). Cuando tenía 30 años, enfermó gravemente y cayó en una especie de coma. Mientras estaba inconsciente, tuvo un sueño fantástico. Estaba atrapado entre la tierra de los vivos y los muertos; el lugar parecía un bosque y estaba poblado de criaturas con partes del cuerpo pertenecientes a diferentes animales. Los seres pronunciaron repetidamente la palabra. alebrije, y cuando Linares despertó, recreó estas figuras en colores vivos utilizando técnicas de papel maché y las llamó alebrije . Su trabajo se hizo famoso y eventualmente influyó en los artesanos del estado de Oaxaca quienes decidieron elaborar alebrije utilizando métodos tradicionales de tallado en madera y según la visión del mundo de esa región.
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I love the contrasting colors. It was a gift for my son and he love it. He likes to collect special things.
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Another fantastic, intricately hand-painted dragon from Mexico. Miniature in size yet a striking stand-out given the bright, vibrant colours. Hes kept in a special place for eyes to enjoy
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Altho we collect almost any of the animals that Zeny and Reyna do, our favorites are dragons and cats. We rescue and recently lost the third of three cats we?ve had for 19 years! All of these wonderful carvings have a very special place in our hearts and we just got a new addition to our family, an orange tabby named Baby Boy, or BB for short. He?s quite the character and came to us with the name of Mouse which he immediately told us was not his name. Many friends sent ideas but he liked the first thing I said to him when they brought him into the room for us to meet which was ?oh there?s our handsome Baby Boy.? He loves the carvings and respects them, but won?t touch he looks at one, then looks at us and says ?erp?? Almost as if to say me? You see these carvings make not only people happy but also animals. Thanks for the joy you bring our entire family!
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I love this wooden hummingbird, I hung it from my Ceiling Fan/light. In the pic attached, it rotates when I have the fan turned out. I am extremely happy with my purchase. Thank you!
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the cutest little alebrije - beautifully carved and painted
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This will be a Christmas gift for me -- a gift from my cat (my cats have always known exactly what I want). Zenys and Reynas pieces are incredible - Exquisite painted details. I have purchased many for myself and many to give as gifts.
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