The colorful history of Alebrijes and connection to Day of the Dead

The Alebrijes of Mexico have a history as colorful as the art itself. In this Day of the Dead story, we trace the roots of these wooden figurines and their cultural significance in Mexico.

[@szashcraft]

Mine is sitting next to me. It’s out of papier-mâché

[@uwsuquay448]

Spirit guide correct?

[@estebanzamora9951]

yes

[@YoMerita]

Alebrijes are not spirit guides nor are part of day of the dead traditions, however you can put anything you want at your altar. The only spirit guide of the celebration is xoloitzuintle dog (made of clay or papier maché) which according to tradition they are the companions of the soul of deads to the underworld or Mictlán.

[@laughingvampire7555]

I bet he had some shrooms

[@leonardorubio9284]

Algunos datos son ciertos... Otros, nada que ver

[@junbug1love]

Hmmm...

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