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How are Alebrijes, Mexican wood carvings made?

Alebrijes are carved wooden figures created by Oaxacan artisans. They have become so popular that even the world’s most respected Spanish language authority, the La Real Academia de la Lengua Española, Spanish Royal Academy, has included the term “Alebrijes” in its official Spanish language dictionary. 

Our gallery is proud to feature Oaxacan artist Manuel Cruz, who just recently won the first price Award from FOFA....