Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture, "Audacious Hen"
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This brightly colored hen is the work of artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico, who preserve the distinctly Oaxacan folk art form of alebrijes. The sculpture is carved by hand from copal wood before being carefully painted with a dizzying array of colorful motifs.
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 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.
- 60 grams
- 0.1 lbs
- 6.07 cm H x 4.07 cm W x 10 cm D
- 2.4" H x 1.6" W x 3.9" D
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Patricia
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05/04/2022
"Adorable chicken"
Love this cutie.
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- display
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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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- Decor,Decor
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Beau
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05/29/2023
"EVERY Sculpture is the BEST"
EVERY sculpture from Jesus and Roxana is THE BEST --- have well over a dozen!
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