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YOGA CAT, Oaxacan Wood Carving, Alebrije, Margarito Melchor, Mexican Folk Art
YOGA CAT, Oaxacan Wood Carving, Alebrije, Margarito Melchor, Mexican Folk Art
YOGA CAT, Oaxacan Wood Carving, Alebrije, Margarito Melchor, Mexican Folk Art
YOGA CAT, Oaxacan Wood Carving, Alebrije, Margarito Melchor, Mexican Folk Art
YOGA CAT, Oaxacan Wood Carving, Alebrije, Margarito Melchor, Mexican Folk Art
YOGA CAT, Oaxacan Wood Carving, Alebrije, Margarito Melchor, Mexican Folk Art
YOGA CAT, Oaxacan Wood Carving, Alebrije, Margarito Melchor, Mexican Folk Art
YOGA CAT, Oaxacan Wood Carving, Alebrije, Margarito Melchor, Mexican Folk Art
YOGA CAT, Oaxacan Wood Carving, Alebrije, Margarito Melchor, Mexican Folk Art
YOGA CAT, Oaxacan Wood Carving, Alebrije, Margarito Melchor, Mexican Folk Art

YOGA CAT, Oaxacan Wood Carving, Alebrije, Margarito Melchor, Mexican Folk Art

$ 21.12

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: New
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Featured Refinements: Alebrije Folk Art
  • Handmade: Yes

    Description

    Approx. Dimensions: 4.5" x 4.5" high
    This acrobatic cat is typical in style for Margarito Melchor Fuentes, who is famous for his cat carvings. The cat can be displayed either balancing on its 2 front legs or stretched out on all 4 legs. Margarito is a well-known Mexican artisan, whose work graces the cover of one of the best-known books covering Oaxacan woodcarvings, "Oaxacan Woodcarving, The Magic in the Trees", by Shepard Barbash. Great gift for a cat-loving yoga people, collectors of these alebrijes (Oaxacan Woodcarvings) or collectors of Mexican folk art.
    Carved (& signed) by Margarito Melchor Fuentes, in San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca Mexico
    The tail is removable, but I suggest gluing it in place (white glue does the trick well) upon arrival of its eventual home.
    If you've stumbled across this listing and don't know what an "alebrije" is... the term "alebrije" has evolved to be synonymous with "Oaxacan Wood Carving".
    These carvings are made in small workshops in several towns on the outskirts of Oaxaca, Mexico. They are often prized by collectors of Mexican Folk Art.
    INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:  Flat rate of .00 (US dollar) to ship. Delivery time is between 1-3 weeks.  For faster international shipping, DHL or UPS is available - please send me a message with a shipping address to request a shipping quote.  I'm happy to combine shipping for multiple items purchased. Many of the items I sell are so light that they won't add any shipping cost to the purchase.
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