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Large vintage Mexican leopard wood carving attrib to MANUEL JIMENEZ Oaxaca 18

Large vintage Mexican leopard wood carving attrib to MANUEL JIMENEZ Oaxaca 18

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Early LARGE wood carving attributed to the late Grand Master Manuel Jimenez of Oaxaca. Manuel is credited with starting the wood carving craft in Oaxaca. His work is featured in numerous Mexican folk art books and museum exhibits. 18″ long x 7 1/2″ tall. Great detail and expression. In very good vintage condition. Tail and one foot have been reattached… Read more →

Vintage Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Wood Carving Nagual Manuel Jimenez Oaxaca

Vintage Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Wood Carving Nagual Manuel Jimenez Oaxaca

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This is a rare vintage Mexican wood carving or alebrije of a nagual or nahual that is attributed to Manuel Jimenez, the famous artist from Arrazola, in Oaxaca, Mexico. The carving is made of wood and has an ixtle or yucca fiber beard. The nagual is a mythical creature in the Mexican culture that is part man and part beast…. Read more →