Manuel Jiménez Ramírez
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Manuel Jiménez Ramírez was a Mexican carver, sculptor and painter credited as the originator of the Oaxacan version of “alebrijes,” animal creatures carved in wood and painted in strong contrasting co
Manuel Jimenez holding one of his woodcarvings
Angelico Jimenez, son of Manuel, in the family workshop
Cartonería
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Cartonería or papier-mâché sculptures are a traditional handcraft in Mexico. The papier-mâché works are also called "carton piedra" for the rigidness of the final product. These sculptures today are g
Manuel Jiménez Ramírez
…the Oaxacan version of “alebrijes.” The original craft was created and promoted by the Linares family in Mexico City, making fantastic creatures of “cartonería” (a hard paper mache) and painting them in bright colors. The Oaxaca version is made of wood, with figures closer to nahuals than the creatures of…
Cartonería workshop at the Museo de Arte Popular, Mexico City making alebrijes
Burning of Judas early 20th century
Cartonería doll from second half of 20th century
Cartonería doll and decorated cartonería skull