Dante Xoloitzcuintle Dog Coco Style Alebrije Oaxaca Wood Carving

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ABOUT THIS ALEBRIJE 

This is an authentic Oaxacan wood carving. It depicts a Xoloitzcuintle dog, the sacred animal of the Aztecs that helped to cross to the Mictlan after death. It was crafted in San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca  by Zapotec indigenous people. The Xoloitzcuintle dog is beautifully decorated with vibrant colors. 
Coco, the movie; did a thorough research and a beautiful representation of the  Mexican tradition of Alebrijes. in the movie, Alebrijes are part of a tale in which Miguel crosses to the world of the dead with the help of a Dante, a Xoloiscuintli dog.


HEIGHT  6.29 In / 16 cm.
LENGHT
 5.11 In / 13 cm.
WIDTH
 9.84 In / 25 cm.
 MADE OF Copal Wood
REGION San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, Mexico. 
TECHNIQUE
Dettachable wings , Hand painted
ETHNIC GROUP
Zapotec 

 

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 Handling time 1 to 3 business days.
Delivery time  15 to 25 business days. 
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