Animales Fantacticos, the colorful wooden figures being carved in the lobby of the pavilion, are an ancestral Sapotec art form in Oaxaca (pronounced Wa-HAH-ca), Mexico. Known as alebrijes, the magical creatures hold a special secret. Because the artist puts such intense efforts into the work, it is believed each piece carries a part of the carver's being forever.
Thought you might enjoy seeing a short video about this very thing!!
wow. You really have to appreciate the artistry in these, don't you?
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