"Bear"
A bear created by Isaías Jiménez (1961-), son of Manuel Jiménez (1919-2005), the founder of Oaxacan wood carving (wood carvings made in Oaxaca, Mexico). The superb sculpting and coloring, typical of the Jiménez style, are unique to Isaías, who has been assisting his father Manuel with his creations since he was a teenager.
*Please note that this bear has a crack in its left foot.
Artist: Isaías Jiménez
Origin: Arrazola, Oaxaca, Mexico
Size: Total length 31cm, Height 19.5cm
Year of production: 2025
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Isaias Jimenez Hernandez
Born in 1961.
Isaías, son of Manuel Jiménez, the founder of Oaxacan wood carving.
Along with his older brother Angélico, he began helping his father with wood carving as a teenager, and while learning the techniques, he honed his own skills.
Even after starting his own family, he continued to live with his father Manuel, so he extended a part of his childhood home and established the Manuel Jiménez Museum. He actively participates in workshops for tourists and folk art exhibitions in other regions, dedicating himself to promoting the family and the museum.
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