David Blas: Reading Frog Alebrije Oaxacan Paper Figurine 5''Tall 9''Long 2

5''Tall 9''Long 2

Lovely miniature red dog by Oaxaca artists Victor and Ana Xuana

The tree's serpentine limbs reach outward in graceful spirals

circled in vivid blue with yellow irises and sharp black pupils

Fusion alebrijes are hybrid folk-art sculptures that merge features from multiple animals into singular

David Blas: Reading Frog Alebrije Oaxacan Paper Figurine 5''Tall 9''Long 2This delightful alebrije by Oaxacan artist David Blas captures a frog completely absorbed in its book, mid kneel as if studying with full concentration. Carved from copal wood and painted in Blass signature bright palette, the frog features a mix of vibrant greens, oranges, pinks, and bluesall meticulously covered with tiny dotted patterns and bold black markings. The open book is a charming touch, with handwritten Spanish text that reads "It eats