Wood Owl Sculpture with Hand Painted Star Design from Mexico, "Night Fantasy"
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A swirling star design atop its head distinguishes this hand-painted alebrije owl from Oaxacan artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. "We're an artisan family and we strive to improve our skills day by day....So we take on the challenge of creating innovative designs," states Jesus. The whimsical figurine is carved by hand from copal wood.
The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he dreamed he was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije. Upon recovering, Linares recreated these figures in bright colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes. His work became famous and was one of the main influences of artisans in the state of Oaxaca who began crafting alebrijes of their own using traditional wood carving methods.
- 60 grams
- 0.1 lbs
- 9.5 cm H x 5 cm W x 5 cm D
- 3.7" H x 2" W x 2" D
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Patricia
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01/13/2019
"Well received holiday gift!"
I gave this amazingly well done and beautiful little owl to a very close friend who collects both owls and examples of excellent artwork from various cultures as he is an anthropologist. He was thrilled to receive this owl which is both! It has an honored place in his collection. Thank you so much!
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Judy
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03/09/2018
"So Cute"
Very talented artist. It is one of the cutest owls I have in my collection. I will find a special place to put it. The owl was received in perfect condition, and it got here very quickly. Thanks.
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Beau
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03/21/2024
"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!
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Kaori
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08/14/2023
"Wonderful"
It was a very delicate and wonderful work with detailed details.
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Bert
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06/26/2023
"Love it!"
Great looking alebrije with beautiful colors!A++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Rose
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05/31/2023
"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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