Mexican Native Folk Art Sculpture Signed by Manual Jimenez and His Son, Angelico

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They are the famous Mexican carvers, sculptors and painter credited as the originator of the Oaxacan version of “alebrijes,” animal … Read more They are the famous Mexican carvers, sculptors and painter credited as the originator of the Oaxacan version of “alebrijes,” animal creatures carved in wood and painted in strong contrasting colors with intricate designs.

He began making animal figures of clay when he was a child but changed to wood carving later, creating human figures, nativity scenes, masks and more as well as the alebrijes. His work can be found in public and private collections in various parts of the world, especially in the United States.

Size is 6 x 6 x 4.25 inches See less