Name: Wood alebrije figurine, Exquisite Turtle
SKU: 324273

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Exquisite Turtle Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Turtle Figurine

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Exquisitely decorated with the detailed motifs that distinguish alebrije artwork, this turtle is painted blue-violet with colorful accents on its shell. Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft the cheerful figurine from copal wood.

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Regal Hacienda Handcrafted Hacienda and Minimalist-Themed Curated Gift Set

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The classic Hacienda style takes an ethereal turn in a curated gift set from Mexico. Composed of the regional artisans' best creations, the box is the perfect complement to a sophisticated table decor, as it includes Ivan Martinez' ceramic silverware holder featuring a traditional style, the Sierra Family's natural onyx coasters for a minimalist touch, and Olga Jimenez's handwoven cotton placemats in an exquisite white color.

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Placid Feline in Pink Hand-Painted Pink Copal Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

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Pedro Linares's fever dream initiated a stunning art style that today forms part of Mexico's traditional icons. As part of this exquisite culture of colors and mysticism, artisans Zeny and Reyna follow Pedro Linare's vision and craft this bewitching copal wood alebrije figurine depicting a cheeky cat that appears to be resting on an imaginary surface, making it perfect for blending in with your home decor. The artwork is hand-painted in a palette of pink, turquoise and yellow hues, capturing the region's festive aura.

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eARThiness Handmade Mexico Huichol Nierika Rabbit Deer Beadwork

Kupihaute

(3)

White rabbits chase glowing orange deer around an exquisite nierika, or votive beadwork composition by Kupihaute, which takes the shape of a flower with five wide petals.

The artisan, who writes fluently in the Huichol, Nahuatl, Spanish and English languages, talks about this work in his own words. "This nierika/mirror represents the duality of our existence. The rabbit symbolizes the permanent movement of earthiness reflected in the lunar mirror. The deer is the spirit that animates the movement of our wise memory, marking the spiral path of our ancestral cultures in permanent transformation and adaptation around the peyote-maize." The artist has created the word "eARThiness" to emphasize the word "art" found inside "earth." "For me, this eARThiness is very important and meaningful."

The intricate images are formed with tiny seed beads. Kupihuate patiently places them one at a time with a needle made of abalone shell onto a huanacaxtle wood backing. Beeswax is used instead of glue.

The process is totally spontaneous, with no previous sketch or design. It is guided by the artist's unconscious to tell the stories that remain in our collective ancestral memory. He signs his work with the symbol of a butterfly on the reverse side of the nierika.

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Candle Life Handmade Mexico Huichol Candle Beadwork Nierika Art

Kupihaute

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Formed of three blue peyote buds, a lighted candle is radiant in this exquisite nierika, or votive beadwork painting by Kupihaute. A butterfly alights on either side in his composition, which takes the shape of a flower with five wide petals.

The artisan, who writes fluently in the Huichol, Nahuatl, Spanish and English languages, talks about this work in his own words. "The nierika is a mirror that is offered to the sea together with the first corn that has been harvested, in order to renew the cycle of rains that will give life to the next crop cycle. As in most of the ancient cultures of our planet, the candle represents our trajectory between being born and returning. For this reason, even today, during the celebration of our birthday, it is customary to light and blow out as many candles as solar cycles have elapsed. The butterflies and spirals are indicating that existence is energy in permanent transformation between arising from and returning to earth."

The intricate images are formed with tiny seed beads. Kupihuate patiently places them one at a time with a needle made of abalone shell onto a huanacaxtle wood backing. Beeswax is used instead of glue.

The process is totally spontaneous, with no previous sketch or design. It is guided by the artist's unconscious to tell the stories that remain in our collective ancestral memory. He signs his work with the symbol of a butterfly on the reverse side of the nierika.

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Judy

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Exquisite indeed! Amazing details!

Thank you Jesus and Roxana, This turtle is the perfect gift for a friend of mine. I bought this for her to remember three different conversations. I know she will love it and her family will cherish it for many years to come. I was so excited to find one made by Jesus! and at such a low price. I bought it right away. I had some pieces by Jesus and Roxana before their works were available here at Novica....So thank you Novica for bringing more artisans' works to Novica for customers to buy. I check often to see what is new....and never hesitate to buy a piece from Oaxaca when I know that one was made just for me (or just for one of my friends/family members....They are wonderful gifts for friends and family).

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