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Wood Monkey Alebrije Figure Hiding His Eyes From Oaxaca, "Monkey in Chaos"

Name: Wood Monkey Alebrije Figure Hiding His Eyes From Oaxaca, 'Monkey in Chaos'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 410242
Price: 108.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.96 (102 reviews)

Product ID: 410242

by Jesus and Roxana Hernandez (102)

This poor monkey cannot bear to see the chaos that reigns all around him. This sculpture is an example of a Oaxacan alebrije, a copal wood carving... more

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This poor monkey cannot bear to see the chaos that reigns all around him. This sculpture is an example of a Oaxacan alebrije, a copal wood carving painted in various bright colours and intricate patterns. This monkey is the work of Jesus and Roxana Hernandez noted alebrije carvers whose work has won awards and media attention. The tail is removed for shipping.

60 grams
0.1 lbs

11 cm H x 5.05 cm W x 6.05 cm D
4.3" H x 2" W x 2.4" D

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US/Imperial

Copal wood
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 Mexico
Product ID: 410242

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Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

Mexico

Artisan handcrafted Mexican alebrije sculptures

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Beau

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Jan 23, 2023

“ALL Three Monkeys are GREAT!”

Great Trio!

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Mike

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Jul 06, 2022

“Brightens the room”

Jesus & Roxanna right now are My favorite alebrije artisans = Job Super WELL DONE = Works of ART !!!

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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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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.

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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.

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."

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez come from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca. "In our village, most of the men and women are wood-carvers and we specialise... read more