Wood Toy Cup & Ball Alebrije Mexico Art Oaxaca Signed Artist L. Hernandez #2

Museum Quality Colorful Alebrije "Cup and Ball" Toy from Mexico. Measurement Wide/Diameter- 2 1/2" Height- 8 1/4" This colorful cup and ball toy is spectacular! The colorful details are amazing. The toy has been hand carved and meticulously hand painted by the Laura Hernandez, sister of David Hernandez. David and his family are one of the most important alebrije makers in Oaxaca, Mexico. David and his family alebrijes are found in fine boutiques, galleries, collectors homes in Mexico, the United States and Europe. Please note all the beautiful colors and detailed designs. This alebrije is signed by Laura. The wood used is either copal or pine wood. The top is made of copal wood. Alebrijes (Spanish pronunciation: [aleˈβɾixes]) are brightly colored Oaxacan-Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures. The first alebrijes, along with use of the term, originated with Pedro Linares. What are called "alebrijes" in Oaxaca is a marriage of native woodcarving traditions and inf