(Alebrijes in Guanajuato, Mexico. KSAT Day of the Dead)Linares said that in 1936 he was very ill and then became unconscious. (Alebrijes in Guanajuato, Mexico. Below are images from KSAT’s visit in February to an Alebrije shop in Guanajuato, Mexico. KSAT Day of the Dead)(Alebrijes in Guanajuato, Mexico.

SAN ANTONIO – 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. Find more Day of the Dead stories on KSAT.com: