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handpainted chameleon sculpture, mexican alebrije

Jungle Chameleon Alebrije

SYMBOLISM

Chameleon Alebrije

A Master of Adaptation & Time

In Mesoamerican cultures, the chameleon represents transformation, resilience, and harmony with nature. Its ability to change colors symbolizes the fluidity of identity, adaptability, and the power of perception.

Materials + Technique

Hand-painted on hand-carved Tzalam wood, a tropical hardwood native to the YucatΓ‘n Peninsula and deeply rooted in the landscapes of the Riviera Maya.

Dimensions

Height: 19 cm / 7.48 in

Width: 35 cm / 13.78 in

Depth: 17 cm / 6.69 in

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This piece is commissioned exclusively for each collector, guaranteeing an original work of art.
It includes a certificate of authenticity and complimentary worldwide shipping.

$1,069.00
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1. Is each piece truly one-of-a-kind?

Yes. At Talokan, every creation is unrepeatable. We don’t work with molds or mass production. Each animal, symbol, or form is born from the vision of an artisan who channels intention, spirit, and story into every hand-placed bead or carved detail. What you receive is not just artβ€”it’s a message from the heart.

2. How long does shipping take?

If your piece is available, we ship it within 3 to 5 business days. For made-to-order creations, please allow 2 to 4 weeks. We believe in delivering something sacred, not something rushed. Every package carries a fragment of soul and time.

3. How do I know it’s authentic?

We work directly with artisans from various Mexican traditionsβ€”Huichol, alebrijes, and othersβ€”always honoring their techniques, symbols, and creative freedom. Each piece includes a certificate of authenticity and, when possible, a small note sharing the story or animal spirit behind it.

4. What if my piece arrives damaged?

We pack each piece with great careβ€”layers of protection, firm casing, and soft interior wrappingβ€”so it almost always arrives in perfect condition. But if anything happens, don’t worry. We’ll repair or replace it with love. What matters is that the message reaches you whole.

5. Can I request a custom piece?

Yes. Sometimes a symbol calls to you, and it deserves to be born. Write to us with your vision or the animal spirit that speaks to your heart, and we’ll co-create it with one of our artisans. It’s not just a commissionβ€”it’s a shared ritual.

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Craftsmanship

At Talokan, every piece is born from silenceβ€”from the slow breath of the artisan who listens to the animal spirit that wants to speak. We don’t manufacture art; we midwife symbols. Each sculpture, each bead, is a message encoded in formβ€”calling for connection, for serenity, for memory.

Kiye GonzΓ‘lez, our founder, walks hand in hand with the guardians of this ancestral craft. But it is not she who leadsβ€”it is the spirit of the piece. Talokan does not impose designs. Here, the artisan chooses. They dream. They draw. They gather colors and textures not to decorate, but to invoke.

There are no machines. No templates. Only hands guided by purpose. A manta ray to awaken stillness. A jaguar to carry wisdom. A xoloitzcuintle to guide the heart home. We create at the pace of reverence. We finish only when the piece feels proud to be shared.

We do not rush. We do not follow trends. We remember.

Because to own a piece of Talokan is to carry a fragment of sacred time.

And those who carry it… become messengers of a deeper story.

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