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Powerful bull…by Lauro Ramirez
Oaxacan wood carvings, often called \"alebrijes\", (al-ah-bree-hayz), are a new and unique art form that originated in Oaxaca, Mexico around 40-50 years ago and are gradually becoming known and collected throughout the world. The extraordinary Disney/PIXAR movie, \"COCO\", which featured alebrijes, has now introduced these amazing spirit-animals to millions of people. The first alebrijes came about in the 1930\'s, with the Mexican papermache artist, Pedro Linares, making figures from his dreams - and he called them \"alebrijes\". Then in the 1970\"s Manuel Jimenez, a wood carver from Oaxaca began replicating these colorful creatures that were full of personality as carved and painted wooden figures. As the popularity of these figures spread, many other people in Manuel\'s village and other nearby villages began making them. Todayapproximately 200 families in the Oaxaca Valley are making these fantastic wood carvings. I am honored to be one of a handful of people that have been involved with these families and offering their wonderful alebrije carvings for over 20 years.
This handsome bull was hand carved by Lauro Ramirez of Oaxaca, Mexico and nicely painted by his wife, Griselda. This figure is 12\" long, 4 3/4\" deep and 9 1/2\" high and it\'s tail and ears are removable for safer packing.Shipping and handling are included in the price of the figure, not an additional charge,and the carving will be sent to you by priority mail. Payment needs to be made through PayPal and I will ship your carving within 24 hours of receiving payment. Note - If your purchase is going to be shipped to California, I must charge sales tax also.
