Black Alebrije Cat Silver and Purple Hand Painted Motifs - Sophisticated Cat Sculptures An elongated mask with slender

An elongated mask with slender eyes gazes out at the viewer

which features two loops for adjustability

This beautiful decorative chest is the work of Peruvian artisan Asunta Pelaez

The unique black color and slightly metallic sheen are obtained by polishing the clay's surface with a quartz stone before the piece is fired

who creates eco-friendly artworks from recycled auto parts and scrap metal

Black Alebrije Cat Silver and Purple Hand Painted Motifs - Sophisticated Cat Sculptures An elongated mask with slenderThis cool cat alebrije hand carved from copal wood is dressed to the nines with a black body hand painted with intricate designs in purple and silver. This alebrije is handcrafted by artisans Zeny and Reyna of Mexico. The cat's small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. Each alebrije is unique, as the artist works with the individual shape of each specific copal branch to determine the final design. Copal wood 0. 11 lbs 4. 7