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2021 Jewelry Sale #3: Oaxaca Bracelets, Cuffs, Bangles +

Posted on Friday, January 8, 2021 | 2 comments

If you have a small wrist you are in luck. Most of these bracelets measure 7″ to 8″ long and will fit a small wrist that is 6″ (more or less) in circumference. Some are vintage, some are new-ish, some are collectible, all are in like-new condition. I want to sell these as I get ready to make my cross-country move, so if you are so inclined, I welcome any reasonable offer.

To Buy: Please email me normahawthorne@mac.com with your name, mailing address and item number. I will mark it SOLD, send you a PayPal link to purchase and add $12 for cost of mailing. Please DO NOT SELECT buying goods or services — thank you! We also accept Venmo and Zelle, and I can send you a Square invoice (+3% fee) if you don’t use PayPal.

#3. 20 Centavos Silver 1939 Mexican Coin Bracelet, 7-1/2″long. $125

#3 Detail: 20 Centavos 1939 Mexican Coin Bracelet

#4. Vintage Mexican Silver + Turquoise Bracelet, 7-1/2″ long. $135

**SOLD.** #5 Bubble Bangle, Taxco, Mexico, Sterling Silver. 2-1/2″ diameter opening. $165

#6 Vintage Designer 1970’s Bone Sculpted Bracelet, 5″ inside, opening is 1-1/8″ $295

#8 Bone Cuff, 5″ inside end-to-end, 1-1/2″ opening. $25

#9 Juicy Vintage Celluloid Bangle, 1940’s, 3″ diameter opening. $85

#10 Michoacan Painted Enamel Bangle, 2-5/8″ diameter opening. $55

#11 Pair Beaded Bangles, India. 2-1/2″ diameter opening. $45

#12 Vintage 1950’s Mexican Sterling and Moonstone, 7″ long. $225

#13 Vintage Sterling Silver Filigree, 8″ $55

**SOLD.** #14 Mexico Designer Tane Sterling Silver w/Gold Plate. 7-3/4″ long. $135

#15-#20 Sterling Silver Pins Described Below

#15 Top Left. Sterling and Spiny Oyster Pendant, $25.
#16 Top Second from Left. Sterling + Jasper pin, $65
#17 Top Second from Right. Sterling and Jasper pin, $45
#18 Top Right. Elena Solow Design, Oaxaca, pin. $145
#19 Bottom Left. Chased Sterling pin. $55
#20 Bottom Right. Vintage Mexico Hummingbird pin. $55

#22 Mexico Designer Carla Fernandez Bangle, wood. 2-3/8″ diameter opening, $75

A word about these carved wood bangles from Mexico City designer Carla Fernandez: She works with the finest wood craftsman from the State of Mexico to create these pieces. If you notice, they are designs adapted from the parts of the molinillo, which is the wood whisk designed to froth hot chocolate. The moveable parts are what the bangle is made from. All carved by hand!

#23 Carla Fernandez Bangle, wood, 2-1/2″ diameter opening. $55

#24 Carla Fernandez Bangle, wood, 2-1/2″ diameter opening. $30

#25 Wood bangle, 2-1/2″ diameter opening, $20

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Shop Mexico–The Artisan Sisters: Oaxaca Carved & Painted Wood Alebrijes

Posted on Sunday, April 21, 2013 | 4 comments

Now that I’m back in North Carolina, I am looking at my Oaxaca folk art collection of whimsical, carved wood and hand-painted alebrijes. Wow, there are a lot of beautiful alebrijes from San Martin Tilcajete and San Antonio Arrazola, including some by famed Jacobo Angeles and his wife Maria. It’s now time to sell as I prepare to spend more months each year in Mexico in smaller space. I brought them here carefully, one by one, over the years with no damage. I don’t want to risk it going the other way! So, here they are up for sale. I will definitely consider all good offers, too.

If I don’t sell these here this week, I will list them on eBay. So don’t hesitate!

1. From master wood carvers Jacobo and Maria Angeles in San Martin Tilcajete, a carved and painted jaguar mask, $165.

This is a stunning addition to any mask collection!

Jacobo and Maria Angeles are the most famed woodcarvers of San Martin Tilcajete. They have exhibited worldwide, are in private collections and their work is impeccable. They also operate Azucenas Zapoteca Restaurant and have a gallery on Macedonio Alcala in the historic center of Oaxaca.

2. Flying Hummingbird #1 by Jacobo and Maria Angeles, San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca. This one is hand-painted with all natural dyes — cochineal, nuts, moss. wing span 6″ and from beak to tail, 5″ long. $85 USD.

3. Flying Hummingbird #2 (below) by Jacobo and Maria Angeles, San Martin Tilcajete. Magenta with blue and yellow accents. Wing span 5″ and beak to tail 5-1/2″. $60 USD.

4. Exquisite Lizard by Rocio Ramirez, Xoxocotlan, Oaxaca. Just look at that tail! This is one entire piece of copal wood, carefully carved and beautifully painted in perfect condition. 18″ long and 10″ wide, from tail to end of left claw! Impressive. $295 USD.

5. Hector Lopez carved this rhinoceros in his home village of Arrazola about seven years ago. I have had it as a prominent part of my collection ever since. The painting detail is incredible and it is carved from a single piece of copal wood, except for the detachable tail and ears. From tail to end of front horn, 17″ long. Stands 8″ high. $325 USD.

6. And, finally, a wonderful Black and White Bear by famed Maria and Candida Jimenez Ojeda, San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca. 8″ long x 4″ high x 3″ wide. Small and mighty. The detail painting is stunningly Maria! $125 USD.

Send me an email and please refer to item number and description when inquiring. Price does not include shipping or insurance. Please tell me if you want this, along with your mailing address and I will send you an invoice that includes shipping and insurance based on your location.