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Alebrije Winged Heart Copal Wood Ornament from Mexico, "Winged Turquoise Heart"

Product ID: 399219

Add a unique touch to your holiday ornament collection with this detailed alebrije heart by husband and wife duo Jesus and Roxana. They hand-carve it... more

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Add a unique touch to your holiday ornament collection with this detailed alebrije heart by husband and wife duo Jesus and Roxana. They hand-carve it from copal wood and hand-paint it with joyful geometric designs in turquoise, cyan blue, and purple.

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez come from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca where a large number of the residents work crafting alebrijes. Jesus takes care of the carving part while Roxana works her magic creating the colorful patterns that decorate them.

  • 40 grams
  • 1.41 oz
  • 9 cm H x 16 cm W x 3.05 cm D
  • 3.5" H x 6.25" W x 1.2" D

  • Copal wood
  • Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Signed by the artist
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexicoicon info
  • Product ID: 399219
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

Mexico

Artisan handcrafted Mexican alebrije sculptures

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Nancy

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Sep 07, 2024

Colorful and fun!”

This little guy adds joy to my shelf!

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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.

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MK

From Louisville, Kentucky

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Aug 26, 2024

Beautiful ornament”

Beautiful wooden ornament. My wife was very happy with the addition to our tree

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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.

Young Talent

Young Talent

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

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