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Figura alebrije tortuga de madera pintada a mano multicolor, "La tortuga y el mar"

Product ID: 313295

Esta tortuga de madera de copal de colores brillantes es algo que se ve en un sueño febril, pero que ciertamente no es una pesadilla. Tallada a mano... more

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Esta tortuga de madera de copal de colores brillantes es algo que se ve en un sueño febril, pero que ciertamente no es una pesadilla. Tallada a mano, la atractiva tortuga marina. alebrijes proviene de Jesús y Roxana Hernández de San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca. Las aletas de la criatura acuática son de color azul turquesa y su cabeza roja y verde. Es la hermosa concha pintada a mano donde realmente brilla la habilidad del artesano. Dividido en siete segmentos, el caparazón presenta diferentes patrones intrincados en azul brillante, verde, púrpura y rosa.

Se dice que Oaxaca alebrijes la tradición desciende directamente del artesano 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 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, y cuando Linares despertó, recreó estas figuras en colores vivos utilizando técnicas de papel maché y las llamó alebrijes. Su trabajo se hizo famoso y finalmente influyó en los artesanos del estado de Oaxaca que decidieron elaborar alebrijes utilizando métodos tradicionales de tallado en madera y de acuerdo con la cosmovisión de esa región.

  • 0.10 kgs
  • 0.2 lbs
  • 5 cm H x 15 cm W x 16 cm D
  • 2" H x 6" W x 6.25" 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: 313295
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

México

Esculturas artesanales de alebrije mexicano hechas a mano.

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Donna

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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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Feb 25, 2025

Adorable carvings”

These carvings are colorful and beautiful

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Feb 25, 2025

Beautiful elephant carving.”

I gave This beautiful elephant carving as a gift

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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.

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

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Caring for Children

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

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

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