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Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Skull Figurine from Mexico, "Blue Death"

Mexico's Day of the Dead festivities are unlike any other country's, but skulls... more

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Mexico's Day of the Dead festivities are unlike any other country's, but skulls are part of the national shared imagery and are a favorite subject for artisans all year. After this hand carved copal wood skull from Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of the Mexican state of Oaxaca is covered in navy blue paint with tiny sky blue dots, it is further decorated on the tops and sides with circles containing geometric figures and curving lines. Yellow, black, green, purple, and pink tones are utilized to hand paint the fanciful designs. Around the blackened eye sockets are outlines in yellow and red; the nasal cavity is delineated in purple. Two straight rows of white teeth give the skull a sober expression.

  • 0.10 kgs
  • 0.2 lbs
  • 9.5 cm H x 7 cm W x 6.5 cm D
  • 3.7" H x 2.8" W x 2.6" 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 Mexicoicon info
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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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Beau

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05/29/2023

"Another GREAT Sculpture"

My VERY favorite alebrije artists..and yet another great different one.Still waiing for a coatimundi!

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Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

Roxana has flourished by continuing to use traditional techniques in her alebrije art and continues to pass down her craft to her grandchildren, as her elders had passed down to her.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

They financially support all four of their children through school so that they may have better opportunities in their future careers.

Job Creator

Job Creator

Roxana has been able to build her workshop over the years and now gives work to other artisans in her community.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

Jesus and Roxana are both incredibly dedicated parents and financially support their four children together.

Young Talent

Young Talent

This artist shows a lot of talent or potential and is in their late teens or twenties.

 
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