OAXACAN WOOD CARVING JAGUAR - NORBERTO FABIAN - OAXACA ALEBRIJE

Description

Handsome jaguar - by Norberto Fabian Xuana
This amazing jaguar is on the prowl!!! It was skillfully carved, painted and signed by Norberto Fabian Xuana of Oaxaca, Mexico. This talented young man is a second generation carver/painter, and is the son of the late Ventura Fabian, well known for this "dancing chickens" and other whimsical figures. Ventura was one of the most original and creative carvers of his generation. Norberto's work is very different, although he learned his skills from his father. The detailed designs on this figure are unique to Norberto.
The jaguar is 14 1/2" long, 7" deep and 6" high and the tail is removable for safer packing. Shipping and handling are included in the price - there is no extra charge for them. Payment needs to be made through PayPal and I will ship your carving within 24 hours of receiving payment.
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A bit of history about Oaxacan woodcarvings:
Oaxacan wood carvings, often called "alebrijes", (al-ah-bree-hayz), are a new and unique art form that originated in Oaxaca, Mexico around 40-50 years ago and are gradually becoming known and collected throughout the world. The extraordinary Disney/PIXAR movie, "COCO", which featured alebrijes, has now introduced these amazing spirit-animals to millions of people. The first alebrijes came about in the 1930's, with the Mexican paper mache artist, Pedro Linares, making figures from his dreams - and he called them "alebrijes". Then in the 1970's Manuel Jimenez, a wood carver from Oaxaca, began replicating these colorful creatures that were full of personality as carved and painted wooden figures. As the popularity of these figures spread, many other people in Manuel's village and other nearby villages began making them. Today
approximately 200 families in the Oaxaca Valley are making these fantastic wood carvings. I am honored to be one of a handful of people that have been involved with these families and offering their wonderful alebrije carvings for over 20 years.