Carapan, Mexican Folk Art Gallery.
Opossum Alebrije Wood Carving Coco Style B&W
ABOUT THIS ALEBRIJE
This is an authentic Oaxacan wood carving. It depicts an opossum and is beautifully painted purely in black and white using a zapotec grecas pattern. It was crafted from a single block of copal wood in San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca. Zapotec indigenous people did this outstanding wooden alebrije.
The opossum is beautifully decorated with traditional patterns. Such decorative patterns, commonly known as "grecas" can be found at the pyramids of Mitla and Monte Alban, benchmark of the pre hispanic Zapotec civilization. The grecas are so meticulously painted, that an agave cactus thorn was used instead of a brush for the thiner strokes.
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.
The beautiful painting and the excellent wood carving make this Oaxacan Opossum alebrije unique and valuable.
| HEIGHT | 5 In / 12.7 cm. |
| LENGHT |
3.74 In / 9.5 cm. |
| WIDTH |
2.75 In / 7 cm. |
| MADE OF | Copal Wood |
| REGION | San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, Mexico. |
| TECHNIQUE |
Hand carved , Hand painted
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| ETHNIC GROUP |
Zapotec
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Handling time 1 to 3 business days. Delivery time 10 to 15 business days. Carrier & Service USPS International shipping from Mexico. Other Shipping Options DHL express shipping. Quotation on request.
