Manuel Jimenez Angelico, Isaias BIRD sculpture Mexico Folk Art 19\" WOOD Carving For Sale

SEE VIDEOto appreciate this well sought after artist sculpture. SIGNED BY the father Manual Jimenez and both his sons.This incredibly rare bird sculpture is a true masterpiece of Mexican folk art. Created by Manuel Jiménez and his sons Angélico and Isaías, this piece is crafted with wood using a machete. The vibrant and colorful bird depicted in the sculpture is an American White Pelican, Tundra Swan, Snow Geese, or an Egret. Stands 19 inches tall. This is a vintage piece. What makes this piece particularly unique is that it is signed by Manuel Jiménez and his two sons, and is a vintage example of the Oaxaca version of \"calebrijes\". Manuel Jiménez was the originator of this style of folk art and is considered a pioneer of the craft. This piece is not only a beautiful work of art, but also a historic artifact that represents the rich cultural heritage of Mexico. Pictures and video is part of the description.
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Manuel Jiménez (Ramírez)

·Born: 1919 San Antonio Arrazola, Oaxaca

·Died: March 4, 2005 (at age of 86)

·Nationality: Mexico

·He was named a “grand master” of Mexican folk art by the Fomento Cultural Banamex

·Manual was the Original Folk Art artist:Oaxacan version of “alebrijes.”

·Made with amachete.

·Signed by Manual Jimenez (Ramirez) and his two sons;Angélico (born 1954) and Isaías (born 1961). Rare piece to have all THREE SIGNATURES.

MANUAL JIMENEZ HISTORY…….

Manuel Jiménez (Ramírez) (9 June 1919 – 4 March 2005) was aMexican carver, sculptor and paintercredited as the originator of theOaxacanversion of “alebrijes,” animal creatures carved in wood and painted in strong contrasting colors with intricate designs. He was a charismatic and philosophical person, who believed he was the reincarnation of an artist. 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 thealebrijes. His work can be found in public and private collections in various parts of the world, especially in the United States.

Life

Jiménez Ramírez was born inSan Antonio Arrazola, Oaxaca, 10m southeast of thecity of Oaxaca. He began making animal figures from clay when he was eight, then switched to wood. He was a charismatic person, dedicated to philosophical studies and believed he was the reincarnation of an artist. He was nicknamed “el divino” and a number of neighbors considered him anahual. He was also considered a kind of “curandero” and ledHoly Weekactivities for the town.

He died at the age of 86 in his hometown.

Wood carving

Jiménez Ramírez is credited with creating the Oaxacan version of “alebrijes.” The original craft was created and promoted by theLinares family in Mexico City, making fantastic creatures of \"catoneria\" (a hard paper mache)and painting them in bright colors. (This item was made of wood) The Oaxaca version is made of wood, with figures closer tonahualsthan the creatures of various animal parts of Mexico City. Both kinds are painting in strong contrasting colors and with detailed designs.The artisan never taught his techniques outside his own family but in the early 1980s others began to imitate these figures. This eventually attracted a tourism trade to the area.

While best known for his alebrijes, Jiménez Ramírez’s carving repertoire includes various other kind of pieces including human figures, religious objects and masks, especially animal masks. He made altarpieces, nativity scenes and scenes of everyday life with great detail, often with a sense of fantasy and artistic liberty.

Jiménez Ramírez selected pieces of wood, usually large, with an image of what he wanted to carve, in order to take advantage of the wood’s size and shape. Initial working was made with amachete.Some delicate parts such as ears and tails were made separately and added to the main body. He painted the pieces with commercial enamel paints.

The artisan’s work can be found in public and private collections around the world, especially in museums in the United States.He was named a “grand master” of Mexican folk art by the FomentoCulturalBanamex.

Manuel’s sons

His sons Angélico (born 1954) and Isaías (born 1961) continue in their father’s footsteps, working to guard a tradition of designs they consider their own. Angélico has been working as a carver, sculptor and painter for over fifty years and Isaías for over forty five. Both have their own workshops and are assisted by their wives and children.

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