Small Cedar Wood Tiger Alebrije Sculpture - Brilliant Tiger Occasion Upcycled design honors the spirit

Upcycled design honors the spirit of sustainability and resourcefulness within local communities

Tassel(s): 6

Measures 16 inches by 26 inches

The Balinese artisan uses smooth bone to carve the crescent by hand

Small Cedar Wood Tiger Alebrije Sculpture - Brilliant Tiger Occasion Upcycled design honors the spiritThis 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