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Handmade Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico, "Bold Rhinoceros"

Name: Handmade Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico, 'Bold Rhinoceros'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 417518
Price: 69.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.96 (102 reviews)

Product ID: 417518

by Jesus and Roxana Hernandez (102)

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

Metric

US/Imperial

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

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Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

Mexico

Artisan handcrafted Mexican alebrije sculptures

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102

Tracy

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Feb 25, 2025

“Adorable carvings”

These carvings are colorful and beautiful

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Tracy

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Feb 25, 2025

“Beautiful elephant carving.”

I gave This beautiful elephant carving as a gift

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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."

Latest update“We have dedicated ourselves to this activity since we got married and formed our workshop 22 years ago. We joined Novica in 2016, at an... read more