Alebrije carved in copal wood and hand painted by artisans from San Pedro Cajonos, Oaxaca. Pieces carved in copal wood hand painted in the original alebrije style. Alebrijes are fantastic beings born from the dreams, imaginations and beliefs of the artist. Alebrijes protects and drives away evil spirits. Perfect to protect your home and family, they are also used for The Day of the dead ofrenda in Mexico. Colors and animals may have means. The art is abstract as well as dreams. The photos don't do justice to the beauty of the sculpture. IMPORTANT: *Measures Approx. 4.5 in Height X 3 in Width X 9 in Deep (11 X 7 X 23 cm) *We process your purchase the next day on business days Place your order carefully. Product is shipped in a box. **No returns or exchanges since there are a Unique Piece. **If you have any questions, feel free in contacting us, we'll be more than happy to help.