{"product_id":"wood-toy-cup-ball-alebrije-mexican-folk-art-oaxaca-signed-decor-collectible","title":"Wood Toy Cup \u0026 Ball Alebrije Mexican Folk Art Oaxaca Signed Décor #1","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum Quality Colorful Alebrije \"Toy Cup Ball\" from Mexico.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide\/Diameter- 2 1\/2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight- 4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis colorful cup and ball is spectacular! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe colors are bright and beautiful.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe top has been hand carved and meticulously hand painted by the Laura Hernandez, sister of David Hernandez.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid and his family are one of the most important alebrije makers in Oaxaca, Mexico.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid and his family alebrijes are found in fine boutiques, galleries, collectors homes in Mexico, the United States and Europe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note all the beautiful colors and detailed designs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis alebrije is signed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wood used is either copal or pine wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe multi-color cup and ball is made of copal wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlebrijes (Spanish pronunciation: [aleˈβɾixes]) are brightly colored Oaxacan-Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures. The first alebrijes, along with use of the term, originated with Pedro Linares. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are called \"alebrijes\" in Oaxaca is a marriage of native woodcarving traditions and influence from Pedro Linares' work in Mexico City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally, Alebrijes are carved and painted animal figurines that have become a form of symbolic art from Mexico. The word Alebrije means “imaginary” or “fantasy,” describing a style of animal carvings and other forms with exceptional paint schemes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis lovely cup and ball works but can be displayed due to the beauty of the art.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pochteca Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31885534724169,"sku":"","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/1358\/products\/IMG_0956_66e2359e-fec8-43d3-8f12-4a829f041e85.jpg?v=1628249052","url":"https:\/\/wandering-gypsy-art.myshopify.com\/products\/wood-toy-cup-ball-alebrije-mexican-folk-art-oaxaca-signed-decor-collectible","provider":"POCHTECA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}