Alebrijes are handicrafts originating in Mexico. These handcrafted pieces are usually made of cardboard, paper or wood.
These colorful works in the shape of different animals, both fantastic and real, are very traditional in Mexican culture due to their spiritual value.
An alebrije is believed to be a spiritual guardian that protects humans from evil spirits.
According to Zapotec mythology, each person is born with one of these animals that will guide them throughout their lives, called"nahual" or "alebrije".
It is also believed that during the Day of the Dead, alebrijes are placed in the ofrendas to help souls find their way back to the earthly world on those dates.
(With information from El Universal and Admagazine)
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