A group of Oaxacan alebrije wood figures
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Late 20th/Early 21st Century; Oaxaca, Mexico
Most variously signed, dated, and inscribed
Each carved wood figure painted in bright polychrome designs, comprising a snake, six cats, a lizard, and an elephant, 9 pieces
Larger: 1" H x 13.5" W x 4.375" D; Smaller: 1.5" H x 3.5" W x 2.5" D
Provenance: The Carolyn J. Adrian Collection, South Pasadena, CA
Most variously signed, dated, and inscribed
Each carved wood figure painted in bright polychrome designs, comprising a snake, six cats, a lizard, and an elephant, 9 pieces
Larger: 1" H x 13.5" W x 4.375" D; Smaller: 1.5" H x 3.5" W x 2.5" D
Provenance: The Carolyn J. Adrian Collection, South Pasadena, CA
Condition
Each overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Snake with a repair to the tongue and body. The elephant lacking one tusk.
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A group of Oaxacan alebrije wood figures
Estimate $400 - $600
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