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Armadillo “Alebrije”; Oaxaca, Mexico. Hand carved
from the traditional Copal Tree and painted by Mario & Reyna Castellanos,
artists from the town of Arrazola.
$375.00 |
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Note: Oaxaca (pronounced Wa-HAH-ka) lies about 330 miles
south-east of Mexico City and is an extremely artistic region. Alebrije
(pronounced A-le-bri-hey) is a term used in Mexican Folk Art meaning fanciful
animals typically hand carved from the Copal Tree. There are three
towns that specialize in making these carvings: San Antonio Arrazola, La
Union Tejalapam, and San Martin Tilcajete. |
