Ajolote Alebrije

The Ajolote alebrije represents the amphibian endemic to Mexico that currently lives in Lake Xochimilco.

Enjoy its beautiful colors, hand-painted with the delicacy and skill of the artisan Gerardo Linares, grandson of Pedro Linares, the authentic creator of the alebrijes in Mexico.

For Legacy Mexican Art it is very important introduce our the legacy of our
Mexican artists and artisans, since authentic alebrijes are made with the papier-mâché technique, also known as cartonería.

Dimensions: 13.77" x 7.87" x H 9.44"

The Ajolote alebrije comes signed by the artist.

Shipping included to all of Mexico.

Legacy of the Alebrijes

It all goes back to when Pedro Linares fell ill unconscious and in his hallucinations he dreamed of all these surreal animals called Alebrijes.

In 1975, a documentary about Pedro Linares by Judith Bronowski made the Alebrijes known internationally.

Currently his son David and his grandson Gerardo proudly carry on the family legacy.

Respecting the legacy of the Linares family with the creation and name of the ALEBRIJES, from now on in Legacy Mexican Art we will refer to the wood carvings from Oaxaca as Tonas or Nahuales.