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Nocturnal Mystery Handmade Owl with Ear Tufts Alebrije Figurine from Mexico Fabiana Quispe Armando Ramírez creates a whimsicalLong considered a mysterious creature, an owl is made more so by its fantastical design in this terrific example of the Mexican alebrije tradition from Oaxacan artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. A multitude of hand painted designs in vivid shades cover the body and tufted head of this figurine, carved by hand from copal wood. The artisan pair are helping guide future generations of wood carvers. Says Jesus, 'We have four children, who bring us much