Alebrije: "Groxy"
By Marcela Ruppli-Juin 
Technique: Cartoneria (similar to Paper-Mâché / Cartapesta).
Size: 60H x 25B x 25L cm 
 
"Cartoneria technique, a Mexican artisan craft inherited from Spain and was originally used to make dolls for girls who could not afford porcelain. The craft was an adaptation to the traditional Papier-Mache, in that it uses a thick craft paper.
 
Part of the famous Day of the Dead, “Catrinas” depict all sorts of famous personalities as skeletons. This piece is a tribute to Frida Kahlo’s life, her work and her love and support to Mexican artisan traditions, including both Cartoneria, and Catrinas” MRJ