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Escultura alebrije de iguana de madera rosa y amarilla de México, "Iguana Rosa"

Product ID: 313296

Esta fantástica iguana rosa y amarilla alebrije De artesanos de Oaxaca Jesus and Roxana Hernandez Parece no poder decidirse por una apariencia... more

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Esta fantástica iguana rosa y amarilla alebrije De artesanos de Oaxaca Jesus and Roxana Hernandez Parece no poder decidirse por una apariencia estándar, por lo que adopta varias fachadas diferentes. Los costados parecen cubiertos de escamas, una espina azul celeste aparece en la espalda y la cola, y las patas tienen piel moteada de amarillo y rojo. Tallada a mano en madera de copal, la decoración de la iguana está hecha a mano.

Se dice que Oaxaca alebrije La tradición desciende directamente del artesano de papel maché de la Ciudad de México, Pedro Linares (1906-1992). Cuando tenía 30 años, enfermó gravemente y cayó en una especie de coma. Mientras estaba inconsciente, tuvo un sueño fantástico. 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 pronunciaron repetidamente la palabra. alebrije, y cuando Linares despertó, recreó estas figuras en colores vivos utilizando técnicas de papel maché y las llamó alebrijes Su obra se hizo famosa y acabó influyendo en los artesanos del estado de Oaxaca que decidieron elaborar alebrijes utilizando métodos tradicionales de tallado de madera y de acuerdo a la visión del mundo de esa región.

  • 0.14 kgs
  • 0.3 lbs
  • 2.6" H x 9" W x 11" D
  • 2.6" H x 9" W x 11" 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: 313296
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

México

Esculturas artesanales de alebrije mexicano hechas a mano.

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Marisa

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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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May 06, 2025

Wonderful wonderful wonderful”

Hes just delightful! Hes larger than I expected and just glorious! As always, the wrapping was super fantastic and my precious creature was kept very safe and secure.

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Tracy

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Feb 25, 2025

Adorable carvings”

These carvings are colorful and beautiful

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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.

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Young Talent

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

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