AVAILABLE NOW: Mr. Mitote's Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Sculpture!

With a crooning Giraffe head at the end of a fairly long neck, the leopard-like body of this beast makes the whole seem rather… fantastical. Of course, magical realism is one of the tell-tale aspects of Oaxacan Alebrije wood sculptures, the other being that these one-of-a-kind carvings are painted in a colorful and expressive style. And Mr. Mitote captured the spirit of this well-known Mexican folk art sculptures perfectly in his wooden creation, even if the tones are a bit more muted than what one would normally associate with the style. Available now directly from the artist, one lucky collector will get to add this piece to their collection. Those interested should contact mr [dot] mitote [at] hotmail [dot] com for pricing and availability status.