Nahuales
Animals have always exercised an attractive power over man and have been present since the most ancient myths. On its own, the representation of fantastic traditions and beliefs has been an inexhaustible field of popular art objects, highlighting the figure of the man-animal that lives anachronistically in the communities and which is embodied in multiple figures.
The ancient Mexicans created with the animals symbols that have transcended to our days with the name of nahuales. The nahual has a double meaning: the nahual and the tona. The first has the power to turn into an animal, usually at night; The Tona, on the other hand, is an animal that is linked to man from the moment of his birth, it has protective attributes and is symbolically recognized as the guardian of each person.
Both Nahual and Tona are widely diffused among the indigenous and mestizo population of Mexico and popular artists reproduce them with their usual mastery and imagination.
Alebrije - Fusion Chango Armadillo Quetzalcoatl with nahuales
$ 105,000.00 MXN
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◇ Technique: Hand painted on copal wood carving (Bursera spp.).
◇ Dimensions: 25 x 30 x 25 cm.
Unique piece. Includes certificate of authenticity.
Since 2017 we have been personally directing the process of Zapotec figures whose original name is “tonas” or “nahuales”.
This special selection of Oaxacan Alebrije commissioned by Marakame to the best authors of modern alebrije, is hand painted on wood carving of the copal tree (Bursera, spp), which grows around the communities of San Martín Tilcajete and San Antonio Arrazola, towns in the Zapotec region of the State of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico. Cedar wood carving is also commonly used due to the characteristics of this wood.
In these places, for generations the inhabitants have developed the artisan work of pieces with this wood. The manufacture of each work can take up to 15 months (depending on its dimensions and details) from start to finish, using simple tools such as machetes, gouges and knives for finishing; being the drying of the wood the step that makes the whole process more patient and detailed. Later comes the implicit symbolic detail of the old Zapotec worldview that narrates about iconic animals representing their culture, raising the elements that sustain the life of this people.
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◇ Free national shipping (1 to 2 business days).
International delivery
United States / Canada - 1,500.00 MXN (2 to 4 business days).
Europe - 2,900.00 MXN (3 to 4 business days).
Central and South America - 2,500.00 MXN (4 to 6 business days).
Asia / Oceania - 3,500.00 MXN (4 to 7 business days).Via DHL Express.
Nahual - Snake Man
$ 65,000.00 MXN
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◇ Technique: Hand painted on copal wood carving (Bursera spp.).
◇ Dimensions: 33 x 23 x 28 cm.
Unique piece. Includes certificate of authenticity.
Since 2017 we have been personally directing the process of Zapotec figures whose original name is “tonas” or “nahuales”.
This special selection of Oaxacan Alebrije commissioned by Marakame to the best authors of modern alebrije, is hand painted on wood carving of the copal tree (Bursera, spp), which grows around the communities of San Martín Tilcajete and San Antonio Arrazola, towns in the Zapotec region of the State of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico. Cedar wood carving is also commonly used due to the characteristics of this wood.
In these places, for generations the inhabitants have developed the artisan work of pieces with this wood. The manufacture of each work can take up to 15 months (depending on its dimensions and details) from start to finish, using simple tools such as machetes, gouges and knives for finishing; being the drying of the wood the step that makes the whole process more patient and detailed. Later comes the implicit symbolic detail of the old Zapotec worldview that narrates about iconic animals representing their culture, raising the elements that sustain the life of this people.
-
◇ Free national shipping (1 to 2 business days).
International delivery
United States / Canada - 1,500.00 MXN (2 to 4 business days).
Europe - 2,900.00 MXN (3 to 4 business days).
Central and South America - 2,500.00 MXN (4 to 6 business days).
Asia / Oceania - 3,500.00 MXN (4 to 7 business days).Via DHL Express.
Nahual - Ocelot Man
$ 50,000.00 MXN
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◇ Technique: Hand painted on copal wood carving (Bursera spp.).
◇ Dimensions: 26 x 33 x 19 cm.
Unique piece. Includes certificate of authenticity.
Since 2017 we have been personally directing the process of Zapotec figures whose original name is “tonas” or “nahuales”.
This special selection of Oaxacan Alebrije commissioned by Marakame to the best authors of modern alebrije, is hand painted on wood carving of the copal tree (Bursera, spp), which grows around the communities of San Martín Tilcajete and San Antonio Arrazola, towns in the Zapotec region of the State of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico. Cedar wood carving is also commonly used due to the characteristics of this wood.
In these places, for generations the inhabitants have developed the artisan work of pieces with this wood. The manufacture of each work can take up to 15 months (depending on its dimensions and details) from start to finish, using simple tools such as machetes, gouges and knives for finishing; being the drying of the wood the step that makes the whole process more patient and detailed. Later comes the implicit symbolic detail of the old Zapotec worldview that narrates about iconic animals representing their culture, raising the elements that sustain the life of this people.
-
◇ Free national shipping (1 to 2 business days).
International delivery
United States / Canada - 1,500.00 MXN (2 to 4 business days).
Europe - 2,900.00 MXN (3 to 4 business days).
Central and South America - 2,500.00 MXN (4 to 6 business days).
Asia / Oceania - 3,500.00 MXN (4 to 7 business days).Via DHL Express.
Nahual - Jaguar Man
$ 50,000.00 MXN
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◇ Technique: Hand painted on copal wood carving (Bursera spp.).
◇ Dimensions: 27 x 30 x 36 cm.
Unique piece. Includes certificate of authenticity.
Since 2017 we have been personally directing the process of Zapotec figures whose original name is “tonas” or “nahuales”.
This special selection of Oaxacan Alebrije commissioned by Marakame to the best authors of modern alebrije, is hand painted on wood carving of the copal tree (Bursera, spp), which grows around the communities of San Martín Tilcajete and San Antonio Arrazola, towns in the Zapotec region of the State of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico. Cedar wood carving is also commonly used due to the characteristics of this wood.
In these places, for generations the inhabitants have developed the artisan work of pieces with this wood. The manufacture of each work can take up to 15 months (depending on its dimensions and details) from start to finish, using simple tools such as machetes, gouges and knives for finishing; being the drying of the wood the step that makes the whole process more patient and detailed. Later comes the implicit symbolic detail of the old Zapotec worldview that narrates about iconic animals representing their culture, raising the elements that sustain the life of this people.
-
◇ Free national shipping (1 to 2 business days).
International delivery
United States / Canada - 1,500.00 MXN (2 to 4 business days).
Europe - 2,900.00 MXN (3 to 4 business days).
Central and South America - 2,500.00 MXN (4 to 6 business days).
Asia / Oceania - 3,500.00 MXN (4 to 7 business days).Via DHL Express.
Nahual - Eagle Man
$ 50,000.00 MXN
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◇ Technique: Hand painted on copal wood carving (Bursera spp.).
◇ Dimensions: 27 x 30 x 36 cm.
Unique piece. Includes certificate of authenticity.
Since 2017 we have been personally directing the process of Zapotec figures whose original name is “tonas” or “nahuales”.
This special selection of Oaxacan Alebrije commissioned by Marakame to the best authors of modern alebrije, is hand painted on wood carving of the copal tree (Bursera, spp), which grows around the communities of San Martín Tilcajete and San Antonio Arrazola, towns in the Zapotec region of the State of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico. Cedar wood carving is also commonly used due to the characteristics of this wood.
In these places, for generations the inhabitants have developed the artisan work of pieces with this wood. The manufacture of each work can take up to 15 months (depending on its dimensions and details) from start to finish, using simple tools such as machetes, gouges and knives for finishing; being the drying of the wood the step that makes the whole process more patient and detailed. Later comes the implicit symbolic detail of the old Zapotec worldview that narrates about iconic animals representing their culture, raising the elements that sustain the life of this people.
-
◇ Free national shipping (1 to 2 business days).
International delivery
United States / Canada - 1,500.00 MXN (2 to 4 business days).
Europe - 2,900.00 MXN (3 to 4 business days).
Central and South America - 2,500.00 MXN (4 to 6 business days).
Asia / Oceania - 3,500.00 MXN (4 to 7 business days).Via DHL Express.
Nahual - Owl Man
$ 68,000.00 MXN
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◇ Technique: Hand painted on copal wood carving (Bursera spp.).
◇ Dimensions: 54 x 35 x 28 cm.
Unique piece. Includes certificate of authenticity.
Since 2017 we have been personally directing the process of Zapotec figures whose original name is “tonas” or “nahuales”.
This special selection of Oaxacan Alebrije commissioned by Marakame to the best authors of modern alebrije, is hand painted on wood carving of the copal tree (Bursera, spp), which grows around the communities of San Martín Tilcajete and San Antonio Arrazola, towns in the Zapotec region of the State of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico. Cedar wood carving is also commonly used due to the characteristics of this wood.
In these places, for generations the inhabitants have developed the artisan work of pieces with this wood. The manufacture of each work can take up to 15 months (depending on its dimensions and details) from start to finish, using simple tools such as machetes, gouges and knives for finishing; being the drying of the wood the step that makes the whole process more patient and detailed. Later comes the implicit symbolic detail of the old Zapotec worldview that narrates about iconic animals representing their culture, raising the elements that sustain the life of this people.
-
◇ Free national shipping (1 to 2 business days).
International delivery
United States / Canada - 1,500.00 MXN (2 to 4 business days).
Europe - 2,900.00 MXN (3 to 4 business days).
Central and South America - 2,500.00 MXN (4 to 6 business days).
Asia / Oceania - 3,500.00 MXN (4 to 7 business days).Via DHL Express.
Nahual - Deer Man
$ 50,000.00 MXN
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◇ Technique: Hand painted on copal wood carving (Bursera spp.).
◇ Dimensions: 20 x 38 x 10 cm.
Unique piece. Includes certificate of authenticity.
Since 2017 we have been personally directing the process of Zapotec figures whose original name is “tonas” or “nahuales”.
This special selection of Oaxacan Alebrije commissioned by Marakame to the best authors of modern alebrije, is hand painted on wood carving of the copal tree (Bursera, spp), which grows around the communities of San Martín Tilcajete and San Antonio Arrazola, towns in the Zapotec region of the State of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico. Cedar wood carving is also commonly used due to the characteristics of this wood.
In these places, for generations the inhabitants have developed the artisan work of pieces with this wood. The manufacture of each work can take up to 15 months (depending on its dimensions and details) from start to finish, using simple tools such as machetes, gouges and knives for finishing; being the drying of the wood the step that makes the whole process more patient and detailed. Later comes the implicit symbolic detail of the old Zapotec worldview that narrates about iconic animals representing their culture, raising the elements that sustain the life of this people.
-
◇ Free national shipping (1 to 2 business days).
International delivery
United States / Canada - 1,500.00 MXN (2 to 4 business days).
Europe - 2,900.00 MXN (3 to 4 business days).
Central and South America - 2,500.00 MXN (4 to 6 business days).
Asia / Oceania - 3,500.00 MXN (4 to 7 business days).Via DHL Express.
Nahual - Armadillo Woman
$ 98,000.00 MXN
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◇ Technique: Hand painted on copal wood carving.
◇ Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 49 cm.
◇ Author: Aldo Hernández.
It Includes Certificate of Authenticity.
Since 2017 we have been personally directing the process of Zapotec figures whose original name is “tonas” or “nahuales”.
This special selection of Oaxacan Alebrije commissioned by Marakame to the best authors of modern alebrije, is hand painted on wood carving of the copal tree (Bursera, spp), which grows around the community of San Martín Tilcajete, locality from the Zapotec region of the State of Oaxaca, in the South of Mexico.
In this place, for generations the inhabitants have developed the artisan work of pieces with this wood. The manufacture of each work can take up to 15 months (depending on its dimensions and details) in its completion from start to finish, using simple tools such as machetes, gouges and knives for its finishing; The drying of the wood is the step that makes the entire process more patient and detailed. Later comes the detailed symbolic implicit of the ancient Zapotec worldview that tells about iconic animals representing their culture, raising the elements that sustain the life of this people.
-
◇ Free national shipping (1 to 2 business days).
International delivery
United States / Canada - 1,500.00 MXN (2 to 4 business days).
Europe - 2,900.00 MXN (3 to 4 business days).
Central and South America - 2,500.00 MXN (4 to 6 business days).
Asia / Oceania - 3,500.00 MXN (4 to 7 business days).Via DHL Express.