{"product_id":"opossum-alebrije-tlacuache-hand-painted-copal-figurine","title":"Opossum Alebrije Tlacuache Hand-Painted Copal Figurine","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the tlacuache, the clever little opossum of Mexican legend, brought to life as a stunning alebrije. Hand-carved from copal wood by master artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico, its long, sweeping tail and alert stance are covered in intricate hand-painted patterns in soft greys, violets, blues and crimson, with bold Zapotec-inspired symbols adorning its body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mesoamerican mythology the tlacuache is a trickster hero said to have stolen fire and gifted it to humanity. It is a symbol of wit, resourcefulness and survival. This one-of-a-kind \u003cstrong\u003eMexican wood carving\u003c\/strong\u003e makes a captivating centrepiece, a meaningful \u003cstrong\u003espirit animal\u003c\/strong\u003e totem, or a treasured addition to any collection of \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic alebrijes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlebrije Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 38 cm (15.0 in)\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 12 cm (4.7 in)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 12.5 cm (4.9 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Hand-carved copal wood, non-toxic acrylic paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Handmade in Oaxaca, Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not mass-produced decor; it is a storied artifact of cultural heritage. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, with minor variations that add to its authentic charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView our full collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artmexico.co.uk\/collections\/alebrijes\" title=\"alebrijes for sale\"\u003ealebrijes for sale\u003c\/a\u003e here. You may also be interested in our Mexican home decor collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ArtMexico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67989172715580,"sku":null,"price":672.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1553\/6641\/files\/opossum-alebrije-tlacuache-hand-painted-copal-figurine_2.jpg?v=1794595261","url":"https:\/\/www.artmexico.co.uk\/de\/products\/opossum-alebrije-tlacuache-hand-painted-copal-figurine","provider":"ArtMexico","version":"1.0","type":"link"}