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Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije from Mexico, "Axolotl"

Name: Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije from Mexico, 'Axolotl'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 399214
Price: 107.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.96 (98 reviews)

Product ID: 399214

by Jesus and Roxana Hernandez (98)

Jesus and Roxana recreate the axolotl, one of Mexico's rarest and most iconic creatures, in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood... more

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Jesus and Roxana recreate the axolotl, one of Mexico's rarest and most iconic creatures, in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of saffron yellow, dark green, bright red, and purple. The axolotl's gills are detached for safe and easy transport.

Jesus and Roxana 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 the pieces.

40 grams
1.41 oz

10 cm H x 6.05 cm W x 20 cm D
3.9" H x 2.4" W x 7.75" D

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US/Imperial

Copal wood
Some assembly required
Signed by the artist
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Mexico
Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
Product ID: 399214

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Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

Mexico

Artisan handcrafted Mexican alebrije sculptures

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Leslie

Verified Reviewer

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.

Best Uses

ornamental

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Fanciful Flutter in Purple, Copal Wood Purple Colorful Alebrije Hummingbird Ornament

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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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Wings of the Heart, Copal Wood Heart Shaped Ornament from Mexico

Gift Occasion

This was a gift for: Wife
Occasion: Christmas

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Beau

Verified Reviewer

Mar 21, 2024

“Yet ANOTHER Great Sculpture”

Now have a dozen in house or gifts sculpted by Jesus and Roxanne. Easily my favorite alebreje artists. Have all the coyotes and monkeys so a domestic dog is a great change!

Best Uses

Using an array of vintage wine boxes, great display tool for all the alebrejes!

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Mexican Hairless Dog in Red, Orange Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije Figurine

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Kaori

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Aug 14, 2023

“Wonderful”

It was a very delicate and wonderful work with detailed details.

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Coyote Delight, Handcrafted Copal Wood Coyote Alebrije Figurine

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Bert

Verified Reviewer

Jun 26, 2023

“Love it!”

Great looking alebrije with beautiful colors! A++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Little Burro, Hand Painted Burro Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

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Rose

From Austin, TX, USA

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May 31, 2023

“Colors Just Pop!,Colors Just Pop!”

I love goats and this one is perfect! The colors are vibrant and the carving is fantastic. I love it!,I love goats and this one is perfect! The colors are vibrant and the carving is fantastic. I love it!

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Decor,Decor

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Bold Goat, Handmade Alebrije Goat Figurine

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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.

Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

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.