Oscar Carrillo: Rainbow Lemur SculptureThis fantastically painted lemur alebrije by Oscar Carrillo is a joyful explosion of color and detail. Carved in a lively seated pose with its head turned alertly to the side, it has huge, expressive eyes and a wonderfully exaggerated tail that arches high over its back, giving the piece great movement and personality. Origin: Oaxaca Dimensions: 8''Tall 7''Long 6''Wide

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This magnificent piece brings together the most sacred elements of Wixárika cosmology

the deep chest

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making it not just a spiritual icon but also a piece of cultural heritage

as if it’s about to wag into a playful trot

Her shrine in Pátzcuaro

with the eagle’s plumage resembling a cobblestone patterned in deep red and gold

who carved the two jaguars

pink stem dotted in white

This breathtaking Queen Whale alebrije by Carolina Sandoval surges from the depths with elegance and power

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