Name: Wood statuette, Marys Corona
SKU: 379219

Mother Opossum Handmade Wood Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

This marvelous alebrije sculpture is from Mexican artisans Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda. Carved from copal wood, a mother opossum carries her three joeys on her back. The sculpture is painted by hand in wonderful detail, and the baby opossums are attached to the mother with aluminum wire.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930s in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting the nonsense word, "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream in papier mache. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache. The same style of painting can also be found on other (non-animal) items.

$154.99 Wholesale

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Silver Ocean Mother Goddess Brazilian Candomble Orixa Goddess Resin Sculpture in Silver

Hugo Negrini

Luxuriously gowned in an antique silver hue, a dancer personifies Yemanjá, the goddess of all the earth's waters and mother of all Candomblé orixás.

The Candomblé religion is widely observed in northeastern Brazil. The name derives from kandombele, a Congolese-Angolan word meaning "to pray." Practiced in South America since slaves were brought over from Africa by the Portuguese, it combines Yoruban practices with Roman Catholic imagery. The orixás, or gods, are the forces of the earth; song and dance are a form of worship, and the dance impersonates the god, inspiring myths and legends.

As an homage to the doctrine's cultural richness, Hugo Negrini crafts an image that is both stunning and ethnographically correct. He first carves the image in wood, taking as long as 50 or 60 days, depending on the degree of detail in the piece. When the statuette is ready, he makes a silicone rubber mold and casts the sculpture in resin.

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Spiraling Owls Hand Crafted and Hand Painted Ceramic Owl Mobile

Jose Arriola

(218)

Jose Arriola of Guatemala crafts lighthearted decorative accents like this owl-themed mobile, handcrafted from clay and hand painted. The artisan comes from an artistic family — his father was a noted sculptor and his mother worked in clay. Both had workshops in the family home, but Jose was drawn to his mother's work.

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Circling Hummingbirds Ceramic Mobile with Eight Multicolored Hummingbirds

Jose Arriola

(218)

Jose Arriola comes from an artistic family in Guatemala; his father was a noted sculptor and his mother worked in the ceramic arts. Both had workshops in the family home, but Jose was drawn to this mother's work. Today, he makes light-hearted decorative pieces like this hummingbird mobile. He makes and paints each bird by hand, firing them in a traditional wood kiln.

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Mary Handmade Wood Retablo of the Virgin Mary from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Known as Our Lady of Guadalupe, this depiction of mother Mary is popular in South American cultures. Peruvian artisan Alejandro Chavez creates this traditional retablo, crafted of wood with hand-painted floral motifs around the edges. Inside, Mary and baby Jesus are crafted from ceramic paste and given a hand-painted finish.

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Speak No Evil Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicolored Monkey from Oaxaca

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

I don't know what this monkey is thinking, but I bet his mother taught him to be discreet. This sculpture is an example of a Oaxacan alebrije, a copal wood carving hand-painted in various bright colors and intricate patterns. This monkey is the work of Jesus and Roxana Hernandez, noted alebrije carvers whose work has won awards and media attention. The slender tail is removed for shipping.

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Coatlicue Spirit Painted Folk Art Traditional Coatlicue Ceramic Sculpture

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

Goddess of fertility, mother of the stars, and grandmother of humanity, Coatlicue is the supreme and sacred embodiment of maternity in the Aztec world. Often known as the patron of those who die in childbirth, the deity is exquisitely depicted by the Angel Ceron Artisan Association in Mexico. The team uses ceramic and mineral dyes to portray Coatlicue in the same splendor the ancestral Aztec artisans once did, bringing this exquisite sculpture to life.

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Shakuntala's Passion Cultural Brass Sculpture of Shakuntala with Antique Finish

Rahul Jain

(43)

Destined to be the mother of a great emperor, Shakuntala's story is an example of unconditional love. Betrothed to King Dushyanta, a terrible curse caused him to forget his future wife. However, divine beings intervened, causing Shakuntala's royal ring to fall off her finger and wander the waters of the region until it fell into the hands of the King, who quickly recovered his memory and reunited with Shakuntala, whose faith never wavered. Presented by Rahul Jain and crafted by Indian artisans, this brass sculpture is an homage to the queen's strong spirit, inspiring many around the world.

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Turtle Mom Taxi Green and Blue Oaxacan Mother Turtle Alebrije with Babies

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

Taxiing the little ones around is the least that moms do, even turtle moms. She and her four babies are alebrijes, fanciful animal figures made famous in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. This particular figure is the work of Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda. The little ones detach from mom for safe shipping.

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Wide-Eyed Panda Cute Wood Alebrije Panda Key Fob

Claudio Ojeda

(99)

This adorable key fob is hand crafted by Claudio Ojeda in Mexico. The panda alebrije is carved from copal wood and painted in black and white and myriad patterns and shapes in pink and purple. The wood figurine adorns a stainless steel key ring. The artisan signs his pieces with the initials "T.C.", which represent his initial "C" preceded by his mother Teresita's initial "T". Claudio learned the art of crafting alebrijes from his mother.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all shouted "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

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Love for Mary Floral Pinewood Mary Statuette Crafted in Guatemala

Juan and Carolina

(78)

Expressing their love for Mother Mary, Guatemalan artisans Juan and Carolina create this reverent statuette. Hand-carved from a single piece of pinewood, this tall statuette features colorful floral motifs and other designs that are painted entirely by hand. In one hand, Mary holds baby Jesus.

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Glowing Guadalupe Handcrafted Pinewood Mary Statuette from Guatemala

Juan and Carolina

(78)

Seeming to glow with holy energy, the mother of Jesus is captured in this impressive statuette from Guatemala. Artisan duo Juan and Carolina create the statuette, carved of pinewood and hand-painted with floral motifs in rustic tones. Each tendril of light that surrounds her is made of a separate piece of wood, and is removable. Say the artisans, "We love being able to create all of these pieces, because with them we can portray saints that are worthy of the devotion of many Guatemalans who have witnessed their miracles through fervent orations."

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Mary's Corona, Hand-Painted Wood Mary Statuette from Guatemala

Juan and Carolina

(78)

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Featured Reviews

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Speak No Evil'

Beau

Jan 16, 2023

YES I have ALL THREE

Artistas Jesus y Roxana have provided me over a dozen now pets! Now waiting for a COATIMUNDIi!!!!!!!!!!

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Wood alebrije key fob, 'Wide-Eyed Panda'

Judy

Nov 18, 2024

Wonderful little Panda Friend!

So glad to see that these are available again. When I got mine, it was the last one. I turned mine into an ornament for my Christmas tree. I purchased several of Claudio's key chain figures to turn into ornaments. I can always find room for one more ornament. Amazing artistry! Always pleased with the work by Claudio.

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Wood statuette, 'Mary's Corona'

Sarah

May 31, 2023

This statue is beautifully carved and painted.

This beautiful statue will hang in the foyer with various other statues against a light blue grasscloth. This stunning piece creates beauty and a reverence that will be enjoyed for years to come.

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