Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture - Mythical Pegasus Nov25bb or 'tatting

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the motifs cover a feminine fan

creating a captivating piece with magical beauty

Perfect for adding style to those winter days

Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture - Mythical Pegasus Nov25bb or 'tattingWorking in the fabulous Oaxacan folk art form known as alebrijes, Mexico's Esteban Hernandez creates this unique sculpture. He carves the pegasus from copal wood, which is then carefully painted by hand in minute detail with a rainbow of colors. Removable parts are detached for safe shipping. The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange