Vintage Mexican Folk Art ALEBRIJE wood carving CAMEL Mexico Animal Oaxaca 1970's

Description

Very cool large Vintage Mexican Folk Art ALEBRIJE wood carving Camel Mexico Animal. Probably 1970's but not positive. Attr to Manuel Jimenez but unsigned.
Excellent addition to any Mexican folk art collection!
Size: 12"L x 9"H x 4.5"W
In the 1940's with the construction of the Pan-American Highway, Oaxaca opened up to tourism and folk art stores started to be seen in Oaxaca City and at the Monte Alban archeological site. It was at this time as a young child while tending goats that Manuel Jimenez began carving and selling his creations. Then eventually this new art form caught on in neighboring towns.
Good vintage condition. *note: pls view pics of ear close-up. And please review all photos as part of the description and ask any questions before b/c all sales are final. Thank you!
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