VTG Oaxacan Alebrije Mexican Folk Art, handmade wood, armadillo/dove sculpture for Sale

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VTG Oaxacan Alebrije Mexican Folk Art, handmade wood, armadillo/dove sculpture For Sale

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VTG Oaxacan Alebrije Mexican Folk Art, handmade wood, armadillo/dove sculpture:
$54.00

Vintage OaxacanArmadillo with Golden Dove of PeaceMexican Folk ArtAlebrijewoodcarving SIGNED

Alebrijes arebrightly colored Mexican folk-art sculptures depicting familiar animals orfantastical creatures or a combination of both.No two sculptures are exactly alike, but all are hand painted with intricate patterns and intense, vibrant colors.

This happy armadillo is from the 90s, bought in Tucson.It is handcrafted, painted, and signed byEnrique Juarez.A unique piece,this is special with the dove of peace painted on its back.

Measurements: body is 5" long x 2.25" wide, tail adds another3.5".

Great for a special gift. The back and tail arestepped-carefully carved, just like the animal, and the painting is spectacular.Meticulously crafted by skilled artists from theOaxacaregion, in the south of Mexico,alebrijes representMexico'svibrant culture.

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