Hand Carved Alebrije Deer Figurine - Dainty Deer in Orange Seahorse in palette of crimson and

in palette of crimson and beige hues

Ivan Villatoro of Guatemala hand-paints luscious floral designs onto the surface of a ceramic plate

sun and moon – appear throughout ancient Mexican thought

transforms it into a delightful duckling

Hand Carved Alebrije Deer Figurine - Dainty Deer in Orange Seahorse in palette of crimson andPablo and Lucy Mendez in Mexico work in the traditional Oaxacan folk art form called alebrijes to create this marvelous sculpture. The delicate orange deer is carved by hand from copal wood and then painted in meticulous detail. Please note that small parts may be detached for secure shipping. The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930s in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange