Name: Wood figurine, Unstoppable Force
SKU: 390163

Blue Iguana Hand Crafted Folk Art Iguana Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Preserving an art form unique to Oaxaca, artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez craft this amazing alebrije sculpture of an iguana. The sculpture is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with myriad motifs in vibrant blues and warm browns. The sculpture makes a great addition to any space.

Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near death and yet his dreams were extremely vivid. He tells of a place where all was peaceful and quiet until all of a sudden there appeared a lion with an eagle's head, a rooster with bull's horns and a donkey with butterfly wings. They kept screeching "alebrije, alebrije!" and Pedro began running away. He encountered a man who told him it was not yet his time to be there are and he should continue running towards the exit. In this dream Pedro climbed out of a window and regained consciousness.

$111.99CAD Wholesale

$111.99CAD
Blue Frog Hand Painted Blue Frog Wood Figurine

Manuel Delfino

(31)

Inspired by the Mexican folk art form of alebrijes, Manuel Delfino in Guatemala creates this charming figurine. The artisan carves and paints the frog figurine by hand in colorful detail.

$30.99CAD Wholesale

$30.99CAD
Proud Lion Multicolored Hand Carved Lion Figurine

Manuel Delfino

(31)

This charming figurine is created by Manuel Delfino in Guatemala, who takes inspiration from the Mexican folk art form of alebrijes. The artisan carves and paints the lion figurine by hand in colorful detail.

$36.99CAD Wholesale

$36.99CAD
Vibrant Bull Wood Alebrije Bull Sculpture in Multicolour from Mexico

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

Carved by hand of copal wood, a vibrant bull lays down to rest in this traditional folk art alebrije sculpture from Mexico. Artisan duo Eugenia and Roberto Sosa create the sculpture, painting it by hand with intricate, multicoloured motifs in black and white.

Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near death and yet his dreams were extremely vivid. He tells of a place where all was peaceful and quiet until all of a sudden there appeared a lion with an eagle's head, a rooster with bull's horns and a donkey with butterfly wings. They kept screeching "alebrije, alebrije!" and Pedro began running away. He encountered a man who told him it was not yet his time to be there are and he should continue running towards the exit. In this dream Pedro climbed out of a window and regained consciousness.

$528.99CAD Wholesale

$528.99CAD
Ocean Dolphin Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

This excellent small dolphin sculpture is the original creation of Oaxacan artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. They work in the folk art style of alebrijes to carve the figurine from copal wood and paint it meticulously by hand.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting the nonsense word,"alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream in papier mache. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

$69.99CAD Wholesale

$69.99CAD
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Unstoppable Force Small Wood Hand Painted Elephant Figurine

Manuel Delfino

(31)

This charming small figurine is from Manuel Delfino in Guatemala, who is inspired by the Mexican art form of alebrijes. The elephant is carved by hand from pinewood and carefully hand painted in colorful detail.

$41.99CAD Wholesale

$41.99CAD
Blue Chihuahua Hand Painted Blue Chihuahua Alebrije

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

This charming alebrije sculpture is the original creation of Mexico's Pablo and Lucy Mendez. The perky chihuahua is carved by hand from copal wood before being painted in meticulous detail. Suns, stars, spirals and fretwork in blue, violets and turquoise shades cover the sculpture.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

$150.99CAD Wholesale

$150.99CAD
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Chameleonic Blue Hand-Painted Blue Copal Wood Chameleon Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Refreshing colours and festive motifs capture Pedro Linares' eccentric and fantastical imagination, adding a characteristic vibe to Jesus and Roxana Hernandez's newest figurine. Part of Pedro Linares' Alebrije art style, this copal wood piece from Mexico takes the form of an enchanting chameleon, whose cerulean base hue painted by hand splendidly blends with brown, green and purple shades.

$139.99CAD Wholesale

$139.99CAD
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Cheerful Hummingbird Wood Hanging Alebrije Hummingbird Sculpture in Blue

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

This extraordinary hanging alebrije sculpture adds a touch of Mexican folk art flair to your space. Expertly hand-carved from copal wood and lovingly hand-painted with a vibrant colour palette, this playful hummingbird designed by Zeny and Reyna comes with a cord for hanging and is ready to brighten your environment as it soars overhead. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect them from breakage.

$55.99CAD Wholesale

$55.99CAD
Magical Sheep Copal Wood Alebrije Sheep Figurine Hand-Painted in Azure

Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez

(9)

This figurine that beckons your attention with its bewitching look embodies the enchanting allure of traditional Mexican folk art. Fashioned in the shape of a stunning sheep, this fabulous decorative accent is carved by hand from copal wood and painted in a palette of azure and carnation hues by artisans Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez, experts in the classic alebrije art.

$139.99CAD Wholesale

$139.99CAD
Call of the Sea Painted Green and Cyan Copal Wood Seal Alebrije Sculpture

Esteban Hernández

(32)

The marine realm meets the vibrant alebrije art style in this charming creation by Mexico's Esteban Hernandez. Working with copal wood, the artisan hand-carves this seal sculpture painted with a traditional geometric pattern that combines green and cyan hues for a captivating finish.

$90.99CAD Wholesale

$90.99CAD
Blue Cat on a Bench Handcrafted Wood Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico (2 pieces)

Zapotec Dream Family Workshop

(15)

A playful little cat has taken over a bench in this unique sculpture from the Zapotec Dream Family Workshop in Mexico. Crafted in the style of alebrijes, a folk art style traditional to Oaxaca, the cat and bench are carved from copal wood and painted in vibrant colours.

The folk art of alebrijes dates back to an old tale from Mexico City. In his fevered dreams, a man called Pedro Linares saw an endless number of curious and fantastic creatures. Inspired by that incredible vision, Pedro recreated those magical beings with papier mache, naming them after the word those creatures shouted in his dreams: "alebrije! alebrije!"

$111.99CAD Wholesale

$111.99CAD
Oaxaca Bull, Handpainted Copal Wood Alebrije Bull Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

$125.99CAD Wholesale

$125.99CAD
Fish Handstand, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Fish Sculpture from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

$348.99CAD Wholesale

$348.99CAD
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Mexican Dragon in Blue, Copal Wood Dragon Alebrije Sculpture in Blue from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

$160.99CAD Wholesale

$160.99CAD
Cute Porcupine in Sky Blue, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Porcupine Figurine in Blue

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

$27.99CAD Wholesale

$27.99CAD
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Blue Good Luck Cricket, Wood Alebrije Cricket Sculpture in Blue from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

$69.99CAD Wholesale

$69.99CAD
Cool Fox, Handcrafted Wood Alebrije Fox Sculpture in Blue from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

$122.99CAD Wholesale

$122.99CAD
Blue Pouncing Cat, Blue and Turquoise Whiskered Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

$55.99CAD Wholesale

$55.99CAD
Blue Minarets, Traditional Hand-Painted Blue Pine and Birch Wood Figurine

Kodir Egamov

$66.99CAD Wholesale

$66.99CAD
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Erika Ulloa

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Memorable Monkey, Hand-Painted Floral Wild Cat Wood Figurine from Guatemala

Manuel Delfino

(31)

$83.99CAD Wholesale

$83.99CAD
Baby Sage, Batik Classic Elephant-Shaped Navy Pule Wood Figurine

Retno Pratiwi

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$33.99CAD Wholesale

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Green Chameleon, Blue-Footed Green Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

$201.99CAD Wholesale

$201.99CAD
Celestial Cat, Blue and Teal Alebrije Cat with Star-Like Patterns on Body

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

$69.99CAD Wholesale

$69.99CAD
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Cat Stretch, Wood Alebrije Figurine Cat in Green from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$80.99CAD Wholesale

$80.99CAD
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Blue Tortoise, Wood Alebrije Tortoise Sculpture in Blue from Mexico

Teresita Gonzalez

(43)

$201.99CAD Wholesale

$201.99CAD
Mystic Giant, Batik Floral Elephant-Shaped Blue Pule Wood Figurine

Retno Pratiwi

(2)

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Chameleon with the Blues, Blue and Orange Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

$201.99CAD Wholesale

$201.99CAD
Blue Winged Owl, Hand Carved Owl Alebrije with Blue Wings from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

$69.99CAD Wholesale

$69.99CAD
Cute Rhino in Aqua, Mexican Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Rhino Figurine in Aqua

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

$83.99CAD Wholesale

$83.99CAD
Winged Song, Teal Alebrije Gazelle with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

$94.99CAD Wholesale

$94.99CAD
Lotus Elephant, Elephant Alebrije Figurine in Lotus Position

Teresita Gonzalez

(43)

$153.99CAD Wholesale

$153.99CAD
Curious Cat in Teal, Wood Cat Alebrije Figurine in Teal Hand-Painted in Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$83.99CAD Wholesale

$83.99CAD
Orange Quetzalcoatl Spirit, Painted Orange and Blue Quetzalcoatl Copal Wood Figurine

Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez

(9)

$122.99CAD Wholesale

$122.99CAD
Blue Howl, Handcrafted Alebrije Coyote Sculpture in Vibrant Hues

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$389.99CAD Wholesale

$389.99CAD
Blue Hen, Mexican Hand-Painted Blue Orange Hen Wood Alebrije Figurine

Yuli y Alan Canseco

(1)

$66.99CAD Wholesale

$66.99CAD
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Blue Death, Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Skull Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$76.99CAD Wholesale

$76.99CAD
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Cute Porcupine in Red, Copal Wood Alebrije Porcupine Sculpture in Red and Blue

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

$53.99CAD Wholesale

$53.99CAD
Island Coyote, Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine Hand-Painted in Cyan

Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez

(9)

$178.99CAD Wholesale

$178.99CAD
Iguana Steps in Cyan, Hand-Painted Cyan Copal Wood Alebrije Iguana Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

$76.99CAD Wholesale

$76.99CAD
Mojarra's Azure Dream, Painted Azure and Orange Copal Wood Alebrije Fish Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

$69.99CAD Wholesale

$69.99CAD
Playful Soul in Brown, Painted Brown and Blue Copal Wood Alebrije Monkey Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

$146.99CAD Wholesale

$146.99CAD
Playful Soul in Indigo, Fish-Themed Indigo Copal Wood Alebrije Monkey Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

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Fluffy Midnight Ears, Blue and Black Copal Wood Alebrije Bunny Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

$125.99CAD Wholesale

$125.99CAD
Splendorous Marriage, Set of 2 Red and Blue Wood Bride and Groom Figurines

Kodir Egamov

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Playful Soul in Azalea, Floral Painted Azalea Copal Wood Alebrije Monkey Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

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$146.99CAD

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