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Wood Monkey Alebrije Figurine Painted in Green and Yellow, "Astonished Monkey"

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This colourful wood figurine of an astonished monkey is an example of the traditional Mexican alebrije handicrafts, characterised by their vibrant... more

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This colourful wood figurine of an astonished monkey is an example of the traditional Mexican alebrije handicrafts, characterised by their vibrant colours and fun motifs beautifully painted by hand. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez meticulously carve copal wood by hand to create this exquisite decorative accent that will bring life and cheerfulness to your space.

Please note that the figurine's tail is removed for shipping.

  • 40 grams
  • 1.41 oz
  • Copal wood
  • Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Signed by the artist
  • Some assembly required
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
  • Product ID: 435607
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.

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Donna

From New Jersey, USA

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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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NOVICA Recognized Master

Roxana has been awarded 2nd place in the 2018 State Wood Carvings Contest as well as the 2015 Grand Master Award for the best Artisan Heritage piece of Mexico.

Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

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

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

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

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

Young Talent

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

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Meet the Artist

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez Artisan handcrafted Mexican alebrije sculptures

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"We believe that 'nothing ventured, nothing gained.' So we take on the challenge of creating innovative designs, and we experiment with different materials, some more complex than others."

Latest update“We have dedicated ourselves to this activity since we got married and formed our workshop 22 years ago. We joined Novica in 2016, at an... read more
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