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Hummingbird and Barrel Cactus Wood Sculpture From Oaxaca, "Hummingbird Visits a Cactus"
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Pablo and Lucy Mendez of San Martin Tilcajete are a husband-and-wife team dedicated to carving the local copal wood (Bursera copallifera) into the capricious figures this town in the Mexican state of Oaxaca is famous for. This sculpture is alebrije-inspired, depicting a hummingbird flying to a barrel cactus to drink its nectar. Both hummingbirds and barrel cacti are common here.
- 0.12 kgs
- 0.3 lbs
- 11 cm H x 15 cm W x 25 cm D
- 4.3" H x 6" W x 9.75" D
- Copal wood
- Signed by the artist
- 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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Robin
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08/10/2023
"Lovely Sculpture"
The details are fabulous and the color choices are lovely. Craft work is wonderful. It has a prominate place in my living room.
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Hummingbird Visits a Cactus, Hummingbird and Barrel Cactus Wood Sculpture From Oaxaca
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dufzor
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11/12/2023
"Adorable!"
Recommend!
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Joshua
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11/11/2023
"Wood alebrije sculpture"
Very nice wood sculpture. Carved intricately with, passion no doubt. Much respect to the artisans. That and to their craft etc.
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Sweet Freedom in Green, Handcrafted Green Copal Wood Dragonfly Sculpture.from Mexico
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Deb
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11/05/2023
"Piece of art!"
I have several of these bookmarks on hand to give as gifts along with books for the young people in my life. Beautiful little pieces of art, they are sturdy, and also bright enough not to be misplaced. A couple also reside in my art room, peeking brightly out of a glass jar. Highly recommend!
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- Cheerful, unique gift for young bookworms!
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robin
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09/03/2023
"Bookmark with jazz"
Love this and it works well as a bookmark. Great item.
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robin
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07/25/2023
"Bambie like wood carving"
Lovely artisan carving.
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Pablo’s profits from the alebrij sculptures he creates for NOVICA allow him to create and financially support a healthy life for his wife and two children.
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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
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Lucy's income allows her to provide a necessary basic education to their children in their home.
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Lucy financially supports their two children.
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