Handmade Domesticated One -a- Kind Pink Chupacabra! + 2 Chupacabra books from UNM Press
Item Number: 320
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Legends of bloodsucking creatures have been present in many cultures throughout history. One vampire-like creature that has been gaining a considerable amount of notoriety is the Chupacabra.The literal translation for the Spanish word "chupacabra" is "goat sucker." This creature has been a constant mystery to cryptozoologists (scientists who study animals that may or may not be real) in North and South America for more than 50 years-- including here in New Mexico.
This whimsical creature in a jaunty pink on pink stripe with colorful accents is a domesticated Chupacabra - a very rare breed indeed! Only found in Albuquerque, NM it will not suck the blood of your goats or your neighbor's goats but is fond of possibly licking toes after midnight! This recycled sock creature is completely handmade and is a one-of a kind 100% unique creation by August Wainwright, a long time vendor at the Downtown Growers Market and other craft venues in the greater Albuquerque area. Care and Feeding instructions are included, so your own Chupie will be happy in its new surroundings!
PLUS: Two books from UNM Press on the subject - Rudolfo Anaya's Curse of the Chupacabra and Tracking the Chupacabra by Benjamin Radfore. You can read them with your new buddy under the covers with a flashlight!
Special Instructions
You can contact August @ augustwainwright@rocketmail.com to get more one-of-a-kind custom made Chupies.
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