Small Cedar Wood Tiger Alebrije Sculpture - Brilliant Tiger Occasion NOTE: Because each is woven

NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand

The Balinese artisan uses smooth bone to carve the crescent by hand

5 x 8 inches

Upcycled design honors the spirit of sustainability and resourcefulness within local communities

Small Cedar Wood Tiger Alebrije Sculpture - Brilliant Tiger Occasion NOTE: Because each is wovenThis delightful small sculpture is hand carved from cedar wood by Mexico's Claudio Ojeda. He paints the tiger figurine by hand in the style of alebrijes, a colorful form of Mexican folk art. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures