Alebrije
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Alebrijes are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures, traditionally made from papier-mâché or wood. The art form originated in Mexico City in 1936, when Pedro Linares Ló
Alebrijes at the Pochote Market in the city of Oaxaca
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Papier-mâché alebrije in progress at a workshop at the Museo de Arte Popular in Mexico City
Alebrije named Michin Rojo with salute to Pedro Linares
Cartonería
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Cartonería or papier-mâché sculptures are a traditional handcraft in Mexico. The papier-mâché works are also called "carton piedra" for the rigidness of the final product. These sculptures today are g
Alebrije
…recognition, appearing in exhibitions, festivals, and even contemporary media. The first alebrijes originated in Mexico City, originally created by 'cartonero' artist Pedro Linares. Linares often said that in 1936, he fell very ill. While he was in bed unconscious, he dreamt of a strange place resembling a…
Cartonería workshop at the Museo de Arte Popular, Mexico City making alebrijes
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Cartonería doll from second half of 20th century
Cartonería doll and decorated cartonería skull