Teal Alebrije Gazelle with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs - Winged Song Placid Blue but at one time

but at one time

after the arrival of the Spaniards

By Juana Ponce

Strap(s): 46 inches min L - x 55 inches max L x 0

The floral motifs are made with batik techniques

Teal Alebrije Gazelle with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs - Winged Song Placid Blue but at one timeThis graceful winged gazelle alebrije hand carved from copal wood is a beautiful teal blue with hand painted detailed circle and dot motifs in purple and green across his body. This alebrije is handcrafted by artisans Zeny and Reyna of Mexico. The gazelle's small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. Each alebrije is unique, as the artist works with the individual shape of each specific copal branch to determine the final design.