Multicolored Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico - Walking Festive Cat Gloves Oil paints in magnificent hues

Oil paints in magnificent hues of turquoise and gold cover each sculpture with a glossy

74 inches L x 28 inches W

These artisans demonstrate their desire to protect the natural habitats of their native Guatemala by choosing woods that are local and certified

Painted by hand onto the reverse side of a rectangular glass panel

Multicolored Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico - Walking Festive Cat Gloves Oil paints in magnificent huesTaking a walk, a charming little cat brings the magnificence of Mexican folk art to your home. Zeny and Reyna hand carve this alebrije figurine of copal wood, hand painting the cat with intricate and colorful motifs. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near death and yet his dreams were extremely