Wood Toy Yoyo Alebrije Mexico Art Oaxaca Signed Artist L. Hernandez Blue/Purple

Museum Quality Colorful Alebrije "Toy Jojo" from Mexico. Measurement Wide/Diameter- 3" Tall- 1 1/2 This colorful yoyo is spectacular! The yoyo has been hand carved and meticulously hand painted by 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's alebrijes are found in fine boutiques, galleries, collectors homes in Mexico, the United States and Europe. David or his family sign all the amazing pieces. Please note all the beautiful colors and detailed designs. The wood used is either copal or pine wood. The multi-color yoyo 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 influence from Pedro Linares' work