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Escultura Alebrije De Búho De Madera De Copal Pintada A Mano Mexicana, "Espejismo Nocturno"

Product ID: 324259

Siguiendo los pasos de sus antepasados, Jesus and Roxana Hernandez de Oaxaca diseñan y elaboran este intrigante búho alebrije Escultura de madera de... more

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Siguiendo los pasos de sus antepasados, Jesus and Roxana Hernandez de Oaxaca diseñan y elaboran este intrigante búho alebrije Escultura de madera de copal. "En nuestro pueblo, la mayoría de los hombres y mujeres son talladores de madera y nos especializamos en la artesanía tradicional de México". alebrije "Esculturas. Son figuras coloridas y fantasiosas talladas en ramas naturales que representan todo tipo de... criaturas imaginarias", explica Jesús.

El alebrije La tradición comenzó con el artesano de papel maché de la Ciudad de México Pedro Linares (1906-1992). Cuando tenía 30 años, cayó en coma debido a una grave enfermedad. Mientras estaba inconsciente, soñó que estaba atrapado entre la tierra de los vivos y los muertos; el lugar parecía un bosque y estaba poblado de criaturas con partes del cuerpo pertenecientes a diferentes animales. Los seres pronunciaban repetidamente la palabra alebrijeAl recuperarse, Linares recreó estas figuras en colores brillantes utilizando técnicas de papel maché y las llamó alebrijesSu obra se hizo famosa y fue una de las principales influencias de los artesanos del estado de Oaxaca que comenzaron a elaborar alebrijes de su propia cosecha utilizando métodos tradicionales de tallado de madera.

  • 60 grams
  • 0.1 lbs
  • 3.7" H x 2" W x 2" D
  • 3.7" H x 2" W x 2" D

  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Signed by the artist
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Méxicoicon info
  • Product ID: 324259
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

México

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Su

From Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Aug 09, 2021

Owl”

Very colorful little fellow! Love the design and how it looks in my house.

Purchased Item Nocturnal Mirage, Mexican Hand Painted Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture

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David’s Gallery

From Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

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Feb 10, 2019

Beautiful alebrije sculpture”

This sculpture is really beautiful, love the colors and eye catching. This sculpture is full of beautiful traditions from our country Mexico

Purchased Item Nocturnal Mirage, Mexican Hand Painted Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture

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Jul 19, 2025

Perfect Gift”

I purchased this for a friend who has a deep connection with hummingbirds. She was delighted!

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Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

Roxana has flourished by continuing to use traditional techniques in her alebrije art and continues to pass down her craft to her grandchildren, as her elders had passed down to her.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

They financially support all four of their children through school so that they may have better opportunities in their future careers.

Job Creator

Job Creator

Roxana has been able to build her workshop over the years and now gives work to other artisans in her community.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

Jesus and Roxana are both incredibly dedicated parents and financially support their four children together.

Young Talent

Young Talent

This artist shows a lot of talent or potential and is in their late teens or twenties.

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