Description: Legendary Gryphon - by David BlasThis wonderful winged gryphon was hand carved, painted and signed by David Blas of Oaxaca, Mexico. David and his family live high in the Sierra Madre mountains of Oaxaca, in a small village that gets very few tourists. However they have an incredible reputation and their work is very much in demand. As a family, the Blas brothers make a variety of carvings - frogs, sea animals, insects and imaginary creatures -all delicately carved and painted in the unique style of their family. This delightful figure is 11" high, 7 1/2" long and has an 8" wingspan - its tail and wings are removable for safer packing. Shipping and handling are included in the price of the figure, not an additional charge, and the carving will be sent to you by Priority mail through the post office. I will ship your carving within 24 hours of receiving payment. Note - Applicable state taxes for internet sales will be added by EBAY. 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.
Price: 95 USD
Location: Berkeley, California
End Time: 2025-01-20T07:06:57.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Culture: Mexican
Handmade: Yes
