Hummingbird and Barrel Cactus Wood Sculpture From Oaxaca, "Hummingbird Visits a Cactus"

Product ID: 407530

by Pablo and Lucy Mendez

Pablo and Lucy Mendez of San Martin Tilcajete are a husband-and-wife team dedicated to carving the local copal wood (Bursera copallifera) into the... more

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Pablo and Lucy Mendez of San Martin Tilcajete are a husband-and-wife team dedicated to carving the local copal wood (Bursera copallifera) into the capricious figures this town in the Mexican state of Oaxaca is famous for. This sculpture is alebrije-inspired, depicting a hummingbird flying to a barrel cactus to drink its nectar. Both hummingbirds and barrel cacti are common here.

0.12 kgs
0.3 lbs

11 cm H x 15 cm W x 25 cm D
4.3" H x 6" W x 9.75" 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 Mexico
Product ID: 407530

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Robin

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Aug 10, 2023

“Lovely Sculpture”

The details are fabulous and the color choices are lovely. Craft work is wonderful. It has a prominate place in my living room.

Purchased Item Hummingbird Visits a Cactus, Hummingbird and Barrel Cactus Wood Sculpture From Oaxaca

Lorraine

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Feb 07, 2025

“Curiosity Purple Cat”

This beautiful cat is in my curio cabinet. Every time I pass by it, this cat puts a smile on my face. Its very well made and arrived on time and well packaged. Thanks to the makers of this wonderful piece of art. Glad I purchased this item.

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Susanne

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Dec 12, 2024

“Adorable deer!”

This cute deer is so well made. Exactly what I was looking for!

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NOVICA Recognized Master

Pablo won 2nd Place in the Carved Wood Contest in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

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Profound Impact

Pablo’s profits from the alebrij sculptures he creates for NOVICA allow him to create and financially support a healthy life for his wife and two children.

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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Enabling Education

Lucy's income allows her to provide a necessary basic education to their children in their home.

Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Caring for Children

Lucy financially supports their two children.

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Pablo and Lucy Mendez Traditional handcrafted Mexican alebrije figures

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"What we enjoy the most is how real and mythical animal shapes can emerge from a simple branch. They can be so colorful and original that they appear to have had a life on another planet."

Latest Update"We are a young married couple who inherited the knowledge of carving and painting copal wood alebrijes. We have gradually perfected... read more

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