Rosel Gonzalez Montoya

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Once your order is processed, the artisan will receive an order to produce a replica of the item you ordered. Given the handcrafted and artistic nature of their pieces, your purchase may have some variation in color and shape. It is these same variations that make every item unique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaboration times range from 20-30 days\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.99\" high x 3.94\" wide x 3.94\" long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.77 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Wood Carving\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the state of Chiapas’ most important festivities, is Chiapa de Corzo’s Festival, where the protagonist are the “Parachicos”, who wear a wooden hand-carved mask, beautifully decorated and representing the faces of Spaniards in colony and “Conquista” times, this tradition was added to UNESCO’s Immaterial Humanity Heritage List since 2010.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood carving is another of Chiapa de Corzo’s pillars, several artisans use cedarwood, and consider it to be the most precious and malleable one. Once they have their cedar-wood block, they start by scabbling the block little by little, until they have successfully shaped a face, then, applying all their respect and love for this timber, they apply the very best of their skills to the crafting process of their pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though that “Parachico” masks are the main activity of these artisans and their workshops, the love for their woodworking has led them to create exquisite sculptures with the theme of saints, “vírgenes” and other traditional folklore characters, using a variety of timbers, including the famous parota wood (commonly known as “Huanacastle”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother amazing form of art that these people produce is the sculpting of amber pieces, a skill in which many artisans have become specialized with this fossil resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Rosel-Gonzalez-Montoya_large.jpg?v=1566232203\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas; he learned the basics about artisanal wood carving when he was nine years old, as well as amber-working; his teacher was his elder brother, Jose Alberto, and once he turned 17 he started studying with Master Reynaldo, a known sculptor renown because of his Japanese wood carving awards. 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Every cut and every carving, every detail etched into a carefully selected piece of wood reveals wonderful and amazing stories, \u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya \u003c\/strong\u003ecreations will easily make for wholesome and inspiring conversations as well as long lasting, deep moments of appreciation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis piece is currently not in stock. Once your order is processed, the artisan will receive an order to produce a replica of the item you ordered. Given the handcrafted and artistic nature of their pieces, your purchase may have some variation in color and shape. It is these same variations that make every item unique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaboration times range from 20-30 days\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.99\" high x 3.94\" wide x 3.94\" long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.77 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Wood Carving\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the state of Chiapas’ most important festivities, is Chiapa de Corzo’s Festival, where the protagonist are the “Parachicos”, who wear a wooden hand-carved mask, beautifully decorated and representing the faces of Spaniards in colony and “Conquista” times, this tradition was added to UNESCO’s Immaterial Humanity Heritage List since 2010.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood carving is another of Chiapa de Corzo’s pillars, several artisans use cedarwood, and consider it to be the most precious and malleable one. Once they have their cedar-wood block, they start by scabbling the block little by little, until they have successfully shaped a face, then, applying all their respect and love for this timber, they apply the very best of their skills to the crafting process of their pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though that “Parachico” masks are the main activity of these artisans and their workshops, the love for their woodworking has led them to create exquisite sculptures with the theme of saints, “vírgenes” and other traditional folklore characters, using a variety of timbers, including the famous parota wood (commonly known as “Huanacastle”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother amazing form of art that these people produce is the sculpting of amber pieces, a skill in which many artisans have become specialized with this fossil resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Rosel-Gonzalez-Montoya_large.jpg?v=1566232203\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas; he learned the basics about artisanal wood carving when he was nine years old, as well as amber-working; his teacher was his elder brother, Jose Alberto, and once he turned 17 he started studying with Master Reynaldo, a known sculptor renown because of his Japanese wood carving awards. Once \u003cstrong\u003eRosel\u003c\/strong\u003e turned 18, he started to win several local and statewide Art Competitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen he was 20 years old, he specialized in amber carving, and became a featured artisan in several Mexican Art Forums around the country, and in 2015, he exposed two of his Nativity Scenes in the Vatican, both of them in the indigenous style of Chiapas’ Altos Region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat for some is a simple chunk of wood, becomes an opportunity to create a unique piece with a mystic touch for \u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e, just as the “Virgen de Guadalupe” that Pope Francis received from Rosel’s own hands in 2017.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is distinguished by his great production quality, with amazing anatomical carvings, no matter which wood is used as the base, cedar, “huanacastle” (parota), mahogany, “cupapé”, “nanguipo”, or precious amber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosel has been distinguished for making pieces, from the minute to fule scale, sometimes even over 1.60m, like a Don Quijote, a David and a Goliath Piece, and even a Jesus Christ Sculpture, which was 2.5m tall!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor supplying his timber needs, Rosel Collects dead wood during the whole year, he stores them, and even has friends and family helping him locate special woods fallen from trees around the rivers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn his workshop, he has chisels from every size, measure and shape, gouges, crowbars, machetes, hatchets, saws and even chainsaws, all in service of his amazing art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVideo of the Artisans\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VsRHDS_qw_c\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Zinacanteca Man with Pouch, Parota Wood

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Given the handcrafted and artistic nature of their pieces, your purchase may have some variation in color and shape. It is these same variations that make every item unique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaboration times range from 25-35 days\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18.90\" high x 6.30\" wide x 5.12\" long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.75 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Wood Carving\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the state of Chiapas’ most important festivities, is Chiapa de Corzo’s Festival, where the protagonist are the “Parachicos”, who wear a wooden hand-carved mask, beautifully decorated and representing the faces of Spaniards in colony and “Conquista” times, this tradition was added to UNESCO’s Immaterial Humanity Heritage List since 2010.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood carving is another of Chiapa de Corzo’s pillars, several artisans use cedarwood, and consider it to be the most precious and malleable one. Once they have their cedar-wood block, they start by scabbling the block little by little, until they have successfully shaped a face, then, applying all their respect and love for this timber, they apply the very best of their skills to the crafting process of their pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though that “Parachico” masks are the main activity of these artisans and their workshops, the love for their woodworking has led them to create exquisite sculptures with the theme of saints, “vírgenes” and other traditional folklore characters, using a variety of timbers, including the famous parota wood (commonly known as “Huanacastle”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother amazing form of art that these people produce is the sculpting of amber pieces, a skill in which many artisans have become specialized with this fossil resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Rosel-Gonzalez-Montoya_large.jpg?v=1566232203\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas; he learned the basics about artisanal wood carving when he was nine years old, as well as amber-working; his teacher was his elder brother, Jose Alberto, and once he turned 17 he started studying with Master Reynaldo, a known sculptor renown because of his Japanese wood carving awards. 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It is these same variations that make every item unique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaboration times range from 25-35 days\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18.90\" high x 6.30\" wide x 5.12\" long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.75 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Wood Carving\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the state of Chiapas’ most important festivities, is Chiapa de Corzo’s Festival, where the protagonist are the “Parachicos”, who wear a wooden hand-carved mask, beautifully decorated and representing the faces of Spaniards in colony and “Conquista” times, this tradition was added to UNESCO’s Immaterial Humanity Heritage List since 2010.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood carving is another of Chiapa de Corzo’s pillars, several artisans use cedarwood, and consider it to be the most precious and malleable one. Once they have their cedar-wood block, they start by scabbling the block little by little, until they have successfully shaped a face, then, applying all their respect and love for this timber, they apply the very best of their skills to the crafting process of their pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though that “Parachico” masks are the main activity of these artisans and their workshops, the love for their woodworking has led them to create exquisite sculptures with the theme of saints, “vírgenes” and other traditional folklore characters, using a variety of timbers, including the famous parota wood (commonly known as “Huanacastle”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother amazing form of art that these people produce is the sculpting of amber pieces, a skill in which many artisans have become specialized with this fossil resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Rosel-Gonzalez-Montoya_large.jpg?v=1566232203\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas; he learned the basics about artisanal wood carving when he was nine years old, as well as amber-working; his teacher was his elder brother, Jose Alberto, and once he turned 17 he started studying with Master Reynaldo, a known sculptor renown because of his Japanese wood carving awards. 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Large Zinacanteca Man with Pouch, Parota Wood

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Every cut and every carving, every detail etched into a carefully selected piece of wood reveals wonderful and amazing stories, \u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e creations will easily make for wholesome and inspiring conversations as well as long lasting, deep moments of appreciation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis piece is currently not in stock. Once your order is processed, the artisan will receive an order to produce a replica of the item you ordered. Given the handcrafted and artistic nature of their pieces, your purchase may have some variation in color and shape. It is these same variations that make every item unique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaboration times range from 20-30 days\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.12\" high x 2.76\" wide x 3.54\" long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.44 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Wood Carving\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the state of Chiapas’ most important festivities, is Chiapa de Corzo’s Festival, where the protagonist are the “Parachicos”, who wear a wooden hand-carved mask, beautifully decorated and representing the faces of Spaniards in colony and “Conquista” times, this tradition was added to UNESCO’s Immaterial Humanity Heritage List since 2010.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood carving is another of Chiapa de Corzo’s pillars, several artisans use cedarwood, and consider it to be the most precious and malleable one. Once they have their cedar-wood block, they start by scabbling the block little by little, until they have successfully shaped a face, then, applying all their respect and love for this timber, they apply the very best of their skills to the crafting process of their pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though that “Parachico” masks are the main activity of these artisans and their workshops, the love for their woodworking has led them to create exquisite sculptures with the theme of saints, “vírgenes” and other traditional folklore characters, using a variety of timbers, including the famous parota wood (commonly known as “Huanacastle”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother amazing form of art that these people produce is the sculpting of amber pieces, a skill in which many artisans have become specialized with this fossil resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Rosel-Gonzalez-Montoya_large.jpg?v=1566232203\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas; he learned the basics about artisanal wood carving when he was nine years old, as well as amber-working; his teacher was his elder brother, Jose Alberto, and once he turned 17 he started studying with Master Reynaldo, a known sculptor renown because of his Japanese wood carving awards. Once \u003cstrong\u003eRosel\u003c\/strong\u003e turned 18, he started to win several local and statewide Art Competitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen he was 20 years old, he specialized in amber carving, and became a featured artisan in several Mexican Art Forums around the country, and in 2015, he exposed two of his Nativity Scenes in the Vatican, both of them in the indigenous style of Chiapas’ Altos Region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat for some is a simple chunk of wood, becomes an opportunity to create a unique piece with a mystic touch for \u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e, just as the “Virgen de Guadalupe” that Pope Francis received from Rosel’s own hands in 2017.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is distinguished by his great production quality, with amazing anatomical carvings, no matter which wood is used as the base, cedar, “huanacastle” (parota), mahogany, “cupapé”, “nanguipo”, or precious amber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosel has been distinguished for making pieces, from the minute to fule scale, sometimes even over 1.60m, like a Don Quijote, a David and a Goliath Piece, and even a Jesus Christ Sculpture, which was 2.5m tall!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor supplying his timber needs, Rosel Collects dead wood during the whole year, he stores them, and even has friends and family helping him locate special woods fallen from trees around the rivers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn his workshop, he has chisels from every size, measure and shape, gouges, crowbars, machetes, hatchets, saws and even chainsaws, all in service of his amazing art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVideo of the Artisans\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VsRHDS_qw_c\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Artisan Woman with Small Vase, Parota Wood

Description As an inception of inspiration, this amazing piece carefully depicts a Chiapas woman pouring...

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Reading Zinacanteca Child, Parota Wood

Description Nurturing the flame of our own knowledge throughout our lives is a very important...

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Every cut and every carving, every detail etched into a carefully selected piece of wood reveals wonderful and amazing stories, \u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya \u003c\/strong\u003ecreations will easily make for wholesome and inspiring conversations as well as long lasting, deep moments of appreciation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis piece is currently not in stock. Once your order is processed, the artisan will receive an order to produce a replica of the item you ordered. Given the handcrafted and artistic nature of their pieces, your purchase may have some variation in color and shape. It is these same variations that make every item unique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaboration times range from 20-30 days\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.45\" high x 4.33\" wide x 5.91\" long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.20 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Wood Carving\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the state of Chiapas’ most important festivities, is Chiapa de Corzo’s Festival, where the protagonist are the “Parachicos”, who wear a wooden hand-carved mask, beautifully decorated and representing the faces of Spaniards in colony and “Conquista” times, this tradition was added to UNESCO’s Immaterial Humanity Heritage List since 2010.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood carving is another of Chiapa de Corzo’s pillars, several artisans use cedarwood, and consider it to be the most precious and malleable one. Once they have their cedar-wood block, they start by scabbling the block little by little, until they have successfully shaped a face, then, applying all their respect and love for this timber, they apply the very best of their skills to the crafting process of their pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though that “Parachico” masks are the main activity of these artisans and their workshops, the love for their woodworking has led them to create exquisite sculptures with the theme of saints, “vírgenes” and other traditional folklore characters, using a variety of timbers, including the famous parota wood (commonly known as “Huanacastle”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother amazing form of art that these people produce is the sculpting of amber pieces, a skill in which many artisans have become specialized with this fossil resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Rosel-Gonzalez-Montoya_large.jpg?v=1566232203\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas; he learned the basics about artisanal wood carving when he was nine years old, as well as amber-working; his teacher was his elder brother, Jose Alberto, and once he turned 17 he started studying with Master Reynaldo, a known sculptor renown because of his Japanese wood carving awards. Once \u003cstrong\u003eRosel\u003c\/strong\u003e turned 18, he started to win several local and statewide Art Competitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen he was 20 years old, he specialized in amber carving, and became a featured artisan in several Mexican Art Forums around the country, and in 2015, he exposed two of his Nativity Scenes in the Vatican, both of them in the indigenous style of Chiapas’ Altos Region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat for some is a simple chunk of wood, becomes an opportunity to create a unique piece with a mystic touch for \u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e, just as the “Virgen de Guadalupe” that Pope Francis received from Rosel’s own hands in 2017.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is distinguished by his great production quality, with amazing anatomical carvings, no matter which wood is used as the base, cedar, “huanacastle” (parota), mahogany, “cupapé”, “nanguipo”, or precious amber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosel has been distinguished for making pieces, from the minute to fule scale, sometimes even over 1.60m, like a Don Quijote, a David and a Goliath Piece, and even a Jesus Christ Sculpture, which was 2.5m tall!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor supplying his timber needs, Rosel Collects dead wood during the whole year, he stores them, and even has friends and family helping him locate special woods fallen from trees around the rivers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn his workshop, he has chisels from every size, measure and shape, gouges, crowbars, machetes, hatchets, saws and even chainsaws, all in service of his amazing art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVideo of the Artisans\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VsRHDS_qw_c\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Artisan Woman with Large Vase, Parota Wood

Description As an inception of inspiration, this amazing piece carefully depicts an artisan woman pouring all of...

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Once they have their cedar-wood block, they start by scabbling the block little by little, until they have successfully shaped a face, then, applying all their respect and love for this timber, they apply the very best of their skills to the crafting process of their pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though that “Parachico” masks are the main activity of these artisans and their workshops, the love for their woodworking has led them to create exquisite sculptures with the theme of saints, “vírgenes” and other traditional folklore characters, using a variety of timbers, including the famous parota wood (commonly known as “Huanacastle”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother amazing form of art that these people produce is the sculpting of amber pieces, a skill in which many artisans have become specialized with this fossil resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Rosel-Gonzalez-Montoya_large.jpg?v=1566232203\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas; he learned the basics about artisanal wood carving when he was nine years old, as well as amber-working; his teacher was his elder brother, Jose Alberto, and once he turned 17 he started studying with Master Reynaldo, a known sculptor renown because of his Japanese wood carving awards. 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Zinacanteca Man with Pouch and Sack, Wood

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Every cut and every carving, every detail etched into a carefully selected piece of wood reveals wonderful and amazing stories, \u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e creations will easily make for wholesome and inspiring conversations as well as long lasting, deep moments of appreciation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis piece is currently not in stock. Once your order is processed, the artisan will receive an order to produce a replica of the item you ordered. Given the handcrafted and artistic nature of their pieces, your purchase may have some variation in color and shape. It is these same variations that make every item unique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaboration times range from 30-40 days\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.87\" high x 6.69\" wide x 2.36\" long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.88 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Wood Carving\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the state of Chiapas’ most important festivities, is Chiapa de Corzo’s Festival, where the protagonist are the “Parachicos”, who wear a wooden hand-carved mask, beautifully decorated and representing the faces of Spaniards in colony and “Conquista” times, this tradition was added to UNESCO’s Immaterial Humanity Heritage List since 2010.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood carving is another of Chiapa de Corzo’s pillars, several artisans use cedarwood, and consider it to be the most precious and malleable one. Once they have their cedar-wood block, they start by scabbling the block little by little, until they have successfully shaped a face, then, applying all their respect and love for this timber, they apply the very best of their skills to the crafting process of their pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though that “Parachico” masks are the main activity of these artisans and their workshops, the love for their woodworking has led them to create exquisite sculptures with the theme of saints, “vírgenes” and other traditional folklore characters, using a variety of timbers, including the famous parota wood (commonly known as “Huanacastle”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother amazing form of art that these people produce is the sculpting of amber pieces, a skill in which many artisans have become specialized with this fossil resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Rosel-Gonzalez-Montoya_large.jpg?v=1566232203\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas; he learned the basics about artisanal wood carving when he was nine years old, as well as amber-working; his teacher was his elder brother, Jose Alberto, and once he turned 17 he started studying with Master Reynaldo, a known sculptor renown because of his Japanese wood carving awards. 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Tradicional Parachico Bearded Mask, Wood

Description With some very lifelike features, these traditional Parachico wood Mask is full feat of craftsmanship...

$779.00

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Once they have their cedar-wood block, they start by scabbling the block little by little, until they have successfully shaped a face, then, applying all their respect and love for this timber, they apply the very best of their skills to the crafting process of their pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though that “Parachico” masks are the main activity of these artisans and their workshops, the love for their woodworking has led them to create exquisite sculptures with the theme of saints, “vírgenes” and other traditional folklore characters, using a variety of timbers, including the famous parota wood (commonly known as “Huanacastle”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother amazing form of art that these people produce is the sculpting of amber pieces, a skill in which many artisans have become specialized with this fossil resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Rosel-Gonzalez-Montoya_large.jpg?v=1566232203\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas; he learned the basics about artisanal wood carving when he was nine years old, as well as amber-working; his teacher was his elder brother, Jose Alberto, and once he turned 17 he started studying with Master Reynaldo, a known sculptor renown because of his Japanese wood carving awards. 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Tradicional Parachico Mask, Wood

Description With some very lifelike features, these traditional Parachico wood Mask is full feat of craftsmanship...

$629.00

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Tradicional Parachico Mask, Wood

Description With some very lifelike features, these traditional Parachico wood Mask is full feat of craftsmanship...

$629.00

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It is these same variations that make every item unique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaboration times range from 20-30 days\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.39\" high x 3.94\" wide x 2.36\" long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.99 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Wood Carving\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the state of Chiapas’ most important festivities, is Chiapa de Corzo’s Festival, where the protagonist are the “Parachicos”, who wear a wooden hand-carved mask, beautifully decorated and representing the faces of Spaniards in colony and “Conquista” times, this tradition was added to UNESCO’s Immaterial Humanity Heritage List since 2010.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood carving is another of Chiapa de Corzo’s pillars, several artisans use cedarwood, and consider it to be the most precious and malleable one. Once they have their cedar-wood block, they start by scabbling the block little by little, until they have successfully shaped a face, then, applying all their respect and love for this timber, they apply the very best of their skills to the crafting process of their pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though that “Parachico” masks are the main activity of these artisans and their workshops, the love for their woodworking has led them to create exquisite sculptures with the theme of saints, “vírgenes” and other traditional folklore characters, using a variety of timbers, including the famous parota wood (commonly known as “Huanacastle”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother amazing form of art that these people produce is the sculpting of amber pieces, a skill in which many artisans have become specialized with this fossil resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Rosel-Gonzalez-Montoya_large.jpg?v=1566232203\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas; he learned the basics about artisanal wood carving when he was nine years old, as well as amber-working; his teacher was his elder brother, Jose Alberto, and once he turned 17 he started studying with Master Reynaldo, a known sculptor renown because of his Japanese wood carving awards. 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Zinacanteca Woman with Pouch, Wood

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Once they have their cedar-wood block, they start by scabbling the block little by little, until they have successfully shaped a face, then, applying all their respect and love for this timber, they apply the very best of their skills to the crafting process of their pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though that “Parachico” masks are the main activity of these artisans and their workshops, the love for their woodworking has led them to create exquisite sculptures with the theme of saints, “vírgenes” and other traditional folklore characters, using a variety of timbers, including the famous parota wood (commonly known as “Huanacastle”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother amazing form of art that these people produce is the sculpting of amber pieces, a skill in which many artisans have become specialized with this fossil resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Rosel-Gonzalez-Montoya_large.jpg?v=1566232203\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas; he learned the basics about artisanal wood carving when he was nine years old, as well as amber-working; his teacher was his elder brother, Jose Alberto, and once he turned 17 he started studying with Master Reynaldo, a known sculptor renown because of his Japanese wood carving awards. 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Every cut and every carving, every detail etched into a carefully selected piece of wood reveals wonderful and amazing stories, \u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e creations will easily make for wholesome and inspiring conversations as well as long lasting, deep moments of appreciation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis piece is currently not in stock. Once your order is processed, the artisan will receive an order to produce a replica of the item you ordered. Given the handcrafted and artistic nature of their pieces, your purchase may have some variation in color and shape. It is these same variations that make every item unique. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaboration times range from 20-30 days\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall: 11.02\" high x 3.54\" wide x 3.54\" long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.39\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" high x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.72\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" wide x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.51\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge: 19.69\" high x 6.69\" wide x 7.48\" long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall: 1.21 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: 2.65 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge: 10.14 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Wood Carving\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the state of Chiapas’ most important festivities, is Chiapa de Corzo’s Festival, where the protagonist are the “Parachicos”, who wear a wooden hand-carved mask, beautifully decorated and representing the faces of Spaniards in colony and “Conquista” times, this tradition was added to UNESCO’s Immaterial Humanity Heritage List since 2010.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood carving is another of Chiapa de Corzo’s pillars, several artisans use cedarwood, and consider it to be the most precious and malleable one. Once they have their cedar-wood block, they start by scabbling the block little by little, until they have successfully shaped a face, then, applying all their respect and love for this timber, they apply the very best of their skills to the crafting process of their pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though that “Parachico” masks are the main activity of these artisans and their workshops, the love for their woodworking has led them to create exquisite sculptures with the theme of saints, “vírgenes” and other traditional folklore characters, using a variety of timbers, including the famous parota wood (commonly known as “Huanacastle”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother amazing form of art that these people produce is the sculpting of amber pieces, a skill in which many artisans have become specialized with this fossil resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7582\/3167\/files\/Rosel-Gonzalez-Montoya_large.jpg?v=1566232203\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas; he learned the basics about artisanal wood carving when he was nine years old, as well as amber-working; his teacher was his elder brother, Jose Alberto, and once he turned 17 he started studying with Master Reynaldo, a known sculptor renown because of his Japanese wood carving awards. Once \u003cstrong\u003eRosel\u003c\/strong\u003e turned 18, he started to win several local and statewide Art Competitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen he was 20 years old, he specialized in amber carving, and became a featured artisan in several Mexican Art Forums around the country, and in 2015, he exposed two of his Nativity Scenes in the Vatican, both of them in the indigenous style of Chiapas’ Altos Region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat for some is a simple chunk of wood, becomes an opportunity to create a unique piece with a mystic touch for \u003cstrong\u003eRosel Gonzalez Montoya\u003c\/strong\u003e, just as the “Virgen de Guadalupe” that Pope Francis received from Rosel’s own hands in 2017.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is distinguished by his great production quality, with amazing anatomical carvings, no matter which wood is used as the base, cedar, “huanacastle” (parota), mahogany, “cupapé”, “nanguipo”, or precious amber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosel has been distinguished for making pieces, from the minute to fule scale, sometimes even over 1.60m, like a Don Quijote, a David and a Goliath Piece, and even a Jesus Christ Sculpture, which was 2.5m tall!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor supplying his timber needs, Rosel Collects dead wood during the whole year, he stores them, and even has friends and family helping him locate special woods fallen from trees around the rivers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn his workshop, he has chisels from every size, measure and shape, gouges, crowbars, machetes, hatchets, saws and even chainsaws, all in service of his amazing art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVideo of the Artisans\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VsRHDS_qw_c\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Pakal Head, Parota Wood

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