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Figurita de tortuga alebrije hecha a mano en madera de copal, "amigo tortuga"

Product ID: 324272

Esta encantadora figura de tortuga multicolor de México será un alegre complemento para la decoración de tu hogar. Los artesanos Jesús y Roxana... more

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Esta encantadora figura de tortuga multicolor de México será un alegre complemento para la decoración de tu hogar. Los artesanos Jesús y Roxana Hernández elaboran la tortuga con madera de copal, pintándola con los motivos detallados que son distintivos de las obras de arte alebrije.

El alebrijes la tradición comenzó con el artesano de papel maché de la Ciudad de México, Pedro Linares (1906-1992). Cuando tenía 30 años, entró en coma debido a una enfermedad grave. Mientras estaba inconsciente, soñó que estaba atrapado entre la tierra de los vivos y la de 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 alebrijes. Al recuperarse, Linares recreó estas figuras en vivos colores utilizando técnicas de papel maché y las llamó alebrijes. Su trabajo se hizo famoso y fue una de las principales influencias de los artesanos del estado de Oaxaca que comenzaron a elaborar alebrijes por su cuenta utilizando métodos tradicionales de tallado en madera.

  • 0.10 kgs
  • 0.2 lbs
  • 2" H x 6.25" W x 6.5" D
  • 2" H x 6.25" W x 6.5" 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: 324272
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

México

Esculturas artesanales de alebrije mexicano hechas a mano.

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Lisa

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Jul 31, 2018

Beautiful and charming!!”

Im always happy with the high quality of my NOVICA purchases, and this darling little turtle is no exception! He is a lovely, magically painted talisman - very unique... Its a bonus to be able to support the artisans in this fashion. Thank you, NOVICA!!

Purchased Item Turtle Friend, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Turtle Figurine

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Nancy

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Sep 07, 2024

Colorful and fun!”

This little guy adds joy to my shelf!

Purchased Item Brilliant Armadillo, Handmade Folk Art Armadillo Alebrije Sculpture

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Leslie

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Aug 28, 2024

Beautiful, bigger than I expected”

This is a lovely hummer; the tail pieces are individual but the wings are thankfully already glued together. Very charming.

Purchased Item Fanciful Flutter in Purple, Copal Wood Purple Colorful Alebrije Hummingbird Ornament

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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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