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
Cartonería workshop at the Museo de Arte Popular, Mexico City making alebrijes
Burning of Judas early 20th century
Cartonería doll from second half of 20th century
Cartonería doll and decorated cartonería skull
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
Cartonería
…points. Year round production includes piñatas for birthday parties, which usually represent figures from popular culture as well as mojigangas, masks, alebrijes and dolls. There is also a significant market for items created for collectors. Mexico City has the best known production of cartonería, with markets…
Alebrijes at the Pochote Market in the city of Oaxaca
Zacualpan Mojiganga 070
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