Vintage Oaxacan Alebrije Dog Signed Francisco Melchor Handcarved Folk Art Mexico For Sale

FABULOUS Francisco Melchor Signed Alebrije Oaxaca Mexico Wood Carving, Dog Figure, Hand Carved Mexican Folk Art, Vintage circa 1990s.
With its long slender body and large square head, this tiger is signed with the artist\'s name and carved in the traditional abstract folk art style popularized by master carvers like Manuel Jimenez Ramirez, Martin Santiago and others.
Measurements:Approximately 6.5 inches long by 3 inches tall.
About the Artist:Francisco Melchor is a Mexican folk artist and woodcarver from San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, a Zapotec community internationally known for its tradition of hand-carved and brightly painted wooden figures. Melchor\'s signed carvings include fanciful and naturalistic animal subjects, executed in the Oaxacan woodcarving tradition commonly. His work has appeared in established folk-art collections and galleries across the United States, Mexico and beyond. Members of the Melchor family were among the Oaxacan carvers brought to worldwide attention through Shepard Barbash and Vicky Ragan\'s landmark 1991 Smithsonian Magazine feature on Oaxacan woodcarving.
Alebrijes: Alebrijes are mythical beings thatcapture limitless creativity, vivid dreams, and artistic freedom among Oaxaca family artisans and the broader Mexican culture.The brightly painted fantastical creatures combine real and imaginary animals and parts from different animals to form fascinating and unique wood sculptures.They can also represent the spirit world in the form of companions or guides that assist humans in their journey in the afterlife and are associated with Mexican festivals like Dia de los Muertos.
Condition: This alebrije is in EXCELLENT CONDITION! May have minor surface wear. Please review all photos as part of your complete description.
Shipping:Authentic wood alebrijesare designed with detachable appendages such as wings, tails, arms, legs, and large ears. In order to protect them during shipping we have removed these appendages (see photo) and placed them in a separate baggie. The alebrije and parts will be shipped together with triple protection packaging, including tissue paper, bubble wrap and cardboard.
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