jesus carving

Refreshing colors and festive motifs capture Pedro Linares' eccentric and fantastical imagination, adding a characteristic vibe to Jesus and Roxana Hernandez's newest figurine. Part of Pedro Linares' Alebrije art style, this copal wood piece from Mexico takes the form of an enchanting chameleon, whose cerulean base hue painted by hand splendidly blends with brown, green and purple shades.

Elevate your space with the unparalleled allure of this extraordinary cat alebrije figurine crafted by Mexico’s Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. Meticulously hand-carved from copal wood, its delicate teal shade harmonizes effortlessly with the spirited hand-painted motifs, resulting in a symphony of charm that radiates vibrancy and coziness throughout any setting. Please note the detachable tail allows for easy shipping while preserving the integrity of the figurine.

This excellent small dolphin sculpture is the original creation of Oaxacan artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. They work in the folk art style of alebrijes to carve the figurine from copal wood and paint it meticulously by hand.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting the nonsense word,"alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream in papier mache. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

Mexico's Day of the Dead festivities are unlike any other country's, but skulls are part of the national shared imagery and are a favorite subject for artisans all year. After this hand carved copal wood skull from Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of the Mexican state of Oaxaca is covered in navy blue paint with tiny sky blue dots, it is further decorated on the tops and sides with circles containing geometric figures and curving lines. Yellow, black, green, purple, and pink tones are utilized to hand paint the fanciful designs. Around the blackened eye sockets are outlines in yellow and red; the nasal cavity is delineated in purple. Two straight rows of white teeth give the skull a sober expression.