Older Mexican Folk Art Carved Deer Alebrije in the Manner of Manuel Jimenez folk art buildings and I tested the bottom

and I tested the bottom where the text is and it shined up pretty nicely

just above

Another example of an Inuit carving that exhibits dual natures even while assuming the most pared down of forms

Probably mid-20th century or so

Members of the family became prominent in politics

Older Mexican Folk Art Carved Deer Alebrije in the Manner of Manuel Jimenez folk art buildings and I tested the bottomOlder Mexican folk art animals alebrije like this one have become harder and harder to find no great wonder, as I'm not the only one who finds them super charming! From what I understand, these became popular tourist items in Oaxaca the 1940's with the construction of the Pan American Highway, with Manuel Jimenez best known for creating animals in this manner. This wonderful spotted deer with antlers is unsigned, but appears to be an old one, I'd