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Handmade Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico, "Bold Rhinoceros"

Product ID: 417518

Carved by hand from copal wood and painted in colorful detail, this rhinoceros sculpture is marvelous. Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico... more

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Carved by hand from copal wood and painted in colorful detail, this rhinoceros sculpture is marvelous. Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico perpetuate the Oaxacan folk art tradition of alebrijes in crafting the figurine.

  • 60 grams
  • 0.1 lbs
  • 6.5 cm H x 3.5 cm W x 12.5 cm D
  • 2.6" H x 1.4" W x 4.9" D

  • Copal wood
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexicoicon info
  • Product ID: 417518
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.

Purchased Item 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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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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