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Hand Painted Turtle Sculpture, "Serene Turtle"

Name: Hand Painted Turtle Sculpture, 'Serene Turtle'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 406038
Price: 65.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.96 (102 reviews)

Product ID: 406038

by Jesus and Roxana Hernandez (102)

Working in the traditional Oaxacan folk art of alebrijes, Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico create this lovely sculpture. The figurine is carved... more

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Working in the traditional Oaxacan folk art of alebrijes, Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico create this lovely sculpture. The figurine is carved from copal wood and hand painted in meticulous detail.

60 grams
0.1 lbs

4 cm H x 11.05 cm W x 12 cm D
1.6" H x 4.4" W x 4.7" D

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US/Imperial

Copal wood
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Signed by the artist
Made in Mexico
Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
Product ID: 406038

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Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

Mexico

Artisan handcrafted Mexican alebrije sculptures

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102

Brenda

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Dec 16, 2021

“With this sweet turtle, my grandson has become a collector.”

I have always loved folk art and have been collecting it for years. With the gift of this wonderful folk art turtle, I have launched my grandson into becoming a new collector.. He loved this expressive ,beautifully carved and hand painted turtle which I gave him for his birthday! Its an interest for us to share. :)

Purchased Item Serene Turtle, Hand Painted Turtle Sculpture

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Tracy

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Feb 25, 2025

“Adorable carvings”

These carvings are colorful and beautiful

Purchased Item Sweet Puppies, Painted Wood Alebrije Dog Ornaments (Set of 5) from Mexico

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Tracy

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Feb 25, 2025

“Beautiful elephant carving.”

I gave This beautiful elephant carving as a gift

Purchased Item Elephant Dream, Mexican Hand Painted Wood Elephant Alebrije 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.

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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."

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez come from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca. "In our village, most of the men and women are wood-carvers and we specialise... read more