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angeles museo de arte popular and wife at presentation of book at the -lsb- http://www.jacoboymariatilcajete.org] san martín tilcajete , oaxaca 17 april 1973 alebrijes maría del carmen mendoza cu4tro10.jpg jacobo angeles
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jacobo angeles

jacobo angeles -lrb- born march 14 , 1973 -rrb- is a mexican artisan from san martín tilcajete , oaxaca who is known for his hand carved and distinctly painted alebrije figures .
the town is noted for its production of these figures which generally are carvings of animals painted in bright colors and bold designs , and angeles grew up carving the local wood they are made from .
the artisan 's work has become distinguished for the painting of fine , intricate designs over the base paint , often inspired by zapotec and other indigenous designs .
he works with his wife maría del carmen mendoza , at the couple 's home and workshop in their hometown .
while angeles continues to create alebrijes , much of the production of the workshop is done by younger members of the angeles family , which is a tourist attraction in the town .
angeles travels frequently to promote alebrijes and zapotec culture , especially in the united states , and his work has been shown in major venues in mexico and abroad , as well as featured in two books .
in 2014 , he was invited to the vatican to meet pope francis and set alebrije nativity scenes and christmas tree ornaments .
