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Fantastic Stretch Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Purple from Mexico Howlite Johnny Chamba carves the fantasticArching its back in a fantastic stretch over its head, an adorable cat is carved of copal wood in this folk art alebrije figurine from Mexico. Artisan duo Zeny and Reyna create the alebrije, hand painting the cat with intricate designs in tones of purple. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near