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Send to a friendHandmade Tin Christmas Statuette (12 Inch), "Angel of Oaxaca"
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Delivery EstimateThe embossing of tin sheet, known as hoja de lata, is a Oaxacan art form that dates back to Spanish colonial times. Aida and Cristino Lavariega in Mexico employ the techniques to create this beautiful angel statuette.
- 0.18 kgs
- 0.4 lbs
- 30.5 cm H x 21 cm W x 13 cm D
- 12" H x 8.25" W x 5" D
- Tin
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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Helen
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04/14/2024
"Overseer of my kitchen"
I love, love, love this. I feel like my kitchen is protected and blessed at the same time. Thank you.
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David
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01/08/2024
"Beautiful work"
Looks great! Beautiful work
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Hand of Fatima, Artisan Crafted Metal Wall Accent from Mexico
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Colleen
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12/26/2023
"Wreaths"
Cute and bright.
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Candlelit Wreaths in Fuchsia, Hammered Tin Wreath Ornaments from Mexico (Set of 4)
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Polly
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11/04/2023
"Beautiful angel!"
This tin angle is so precious, I wish I had gotten two of them! Maybe they will be in stock again soon.
Best Uses
- Heavenly home decoration
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OLGA
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07/19/2023
"Cutest ever"
Love that its light and colorful. Can put it anywhere.
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OLGA
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06/05/2023
"perfect anywhere.,perfect anywhere"
its very light.,its very light
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Aida uses traditional techniques taught by elder members of the community and passes down her knowledge to her children in order to continue creating crafts out of culturally significant materials.
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Novica sales provide Aida with a steady income that has enabled her to grow her workshop. She is able to support not only her own family but to provide steady wages to her assistants, enabling them to support themselves and their families.
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Aida's income supports and provides for the education of her sons who are attending University.
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This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
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Through perseverance Aida has grown her workshop and now gives work to others.
Write a review"Our technique can be divided into three important and demanding processes — marking, embossing and painting. You can't perfect any one process unless you've mastered the previous steps."
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