Small Cedar Wood Tiger Alebrije Sculpture - Brilliant Tiger Hematite Inspired by artist Pedro Linares'

Inspired by artist Pedro Linares' alebrije style

Kawung depicts a cross-section of the aren palm fruit as four pointed ovals connected at the center

This set of 6 tumblers hand blown in the Guadalajara

magnetic closure

Each piece is approximately 6 to 7-inches long

Small Cedar Wood Tiger Alebrije Sculpture - Brilliant Tiger Hematite Inspired by artist Pedro Linares'This delightful small sculpture is hand carved from cedar wood by Mexico's Claudio Ojeda. He paints the tiger figurine by hand in the style of alebrijes, a colorful form of Mexican folk art. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures