mexican carved wood animals (21 items)
Green Hyena
Hand-Carved Wood Alebrije Hyena Sculpture from Mexico
Green Hyena, Hand-Carved Wood Alebrije Hyena Sculpture from Mexico
Teresita Gonzalez
In tones of green, burgundy, and purple, intricate motifs inspired by the pre-Hispanic Nahua peoples are painted by hand onto a majestic hyena. Mexican artisan Teresita Gonzalez creates this... read more$205.99CADArtist: Teresita Gonzalez
Green Chameleon
Blue-Footed Green Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Green Chameleon, Blue-Footed Green Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Maybe this chameleon is stepping on something blue, or maybe his feet are very cold. Actually, he is an alebrije, part of a folk art tradition that carves animals from wood and paints them in bright... read more$205.99CADArtist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Chameleon with the Blues
Blue and Orange Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Chameleon with the Blues, Blue and Orange Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
We all know that chameleons can change colour, but this might be a little extreme. Actually, the lizard is an alebrije, part of a folk art tradition that carves animals from wood and paints them in... read more$205.99CADArtist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Porcupine Spirit
Copal Wood Porcupine Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Porcupine Spirit, Copal Wood Porcupine Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
This exceptional colorful porcupine sculpture is the design of Mexican artists Zeny and Reyna who hand carve its body from copal wood and its quills from maguey plant fiber. They use a multiple array... read more$424.99CADArtist: Zeny and Reyna
Blue Tortoise
Wood Alebrije Tortoise Sculpture in Blue from Mexico
Blue Tortoise, Wood Alebrije Tortoise Sculpture in Blue from Mexico
Teresita Gonzalez
By Mexican artisan Teresita Gonzalez, this charming alebrije tortoise offers guidance to those in the spirit world. The sculpture is carved of cedar wood, painted by hand with intricate designs to... read more$205.99CADArtist: Teresita Gonzalez
Crouching Cat
Copal Wood Crouching Cat Alebrije from Mexico
Crouching Cat, Copal Wood Crouching Cat Alebrije from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
This colorful alebrije kitten will look just as good guarding your desk as it will crouching in your bookshelves. Zeny and Reyna carve it from copal wood and hand paint it with a combination of... read more$445.99CADArtist: Zeny and Reyna
Zapotec Fish
12-inch Hand Carved and Painted Alebrije Fish Sculpture
Zapotec Fish, 12-inch Hand Carved and Painted Alebrije Fish Sculpture
Manuel Cruz
A rotund fish with big eyes swims sinuously in cool rivers. Colorful motifs from Zapotec art and ancient temples cover the body and fins. By Manuel Cruz, this is a beautiful example of Mexico's... read more$650.99CADArtist: Manuel Cruz
My Elephant Friend
Artisan Crafted Wood Orange Elephant Figurine from Mexico
My Elephant Friend, Artisan Crafted Wood Orange Elephant Figurine from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
The elephant's powerful beauty and might are captured in this copal wood figurine from Mexico. Zeny and Reyna carved the pachyderm sculpture by hand and paint it with exquisite detail, featuring... read more$547.99CADArtist: Zeny and Reyna
Purple Coyote
Hand-Painted Oaxacan Alebrije Sculpture
Purple Coyote, Hand-Painted Oaxacan Alebrije Sculpture
Eugenia and Roberto Sosa
In the 1930s in Oaxaca, Mexico, an artist named Pedro Linares fell ill. In his fevered dreams, he saw fantastical creatures--a lion with the head of a bird; a rooster with bull's horns. The colourful... read more$561.99CADArtist: Eugenia and Roberto Sosa
Mama Opossum
Mama Opossum Alebrije with Her Three Babies from Oaxaca
Mama Opossum, Mama Opossum Alebrije with Her Three Babies from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Mothers will do just about anything to ensure the welfare of their little ones. This mama opossum is no exception. She is an alebrije, a kind of fanciful wood animal that is famous in the Central... read more$205.99CADArtist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Perky Blue Parrot
Handmade Blue Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Perky Blue Parrot, Handmade Blue Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
A perky blue parrot alights on a tree branch. With wings spread, it flaunts flirty feathers in bright primary colours. Pablo and Lucy Mendez carry on the traditional alebrije folk art they learned... read more$376.99CADArtist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Perky Red Parrot
Handmade Red Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Perky Red Parrot, Handmade Red Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
A perky red parrot alights on a tree branch. With wings spread, it flaunts flirty feathers in bright primary colours. Pablo and Lucy Mendez carry on the traditional alebrije folk art they learned from... read more$356.99CADArtist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Pink Iguana
Pink and Yellow Wood Iguana Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Pink Iguana, Pink and Yellow Wood Iguana Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This fantastical pink and yellow iguana alebrije from Oaxaca artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez seems unable to decide on a standard appearance, so it adopts several different facades. The sides look... read more$205.99CADArtist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Mother Opossum
Handmade Wood Alebrije Sculpture
Mother Opossum, Handmade Wood Alebrije Sculpture
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This marvelous alebrije sculpture is from Mexican artisans Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda. Carved from copal wood, a mother opossum carries her three joeys on her back. The sculpture is painted by hand in... read more$219.99CADArtist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Sunset Bull
Multicolored Wood Bull Alebrije
Sunset Bull, Multicolored Wood Bull Alebrije
Zeny and Reyna
The exquisite detail on this handcrafted alebrije sculpture from Zeny and Reyna in Mexico make it a stunning addition to home decor. Carved by hand from copal wood, the imposing bull is carefully... read more$777.99CADArtist: Zeny and Reyna
Grey Deer
Handcrafted Alebrije Deer Sculpture in Grey from Mexico
Grey Deer, Handcrafted Alebrije Deer Sculpture in Grey from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
Working in the tradition of alebrijes, Mexican duo Zeny and Reyna create this striking sculpture of a deer. Crouched on its back haunches, the deer is carved by hand of copal wood. This beautiful... read more$246.99CADArtist: Zeny and Reyna
Cosmic Iguana
Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Iguana Sculpture from Mexico
Cosmic Iguana, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Iguana Sculpture from Mexico
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Hand-carved of copal wood, a lithe iguana brings the elegance of Mexican folk art to your home. Artisan duo Pablo and Lucy Mendez craft the stunning alebrije sculpture, diligently hand-painting the... read more$410.99CADArtist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Strong Canine
Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Canine Sculpture from Mexico
Strong Canine, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Canine Sculpture from Mexico
Eugenia and Roberto Sosa
Hand-carved of copal wood, this strong canine will bring the beauty of Mexican folk art to your home. Eugenia and Roberto Sosa create this sculpture, painting the dog by hand with varied and vibrant... read more$353.99CADArtist: Eugenia and Roberto Sosa
Vibrant Bull
Wood Alebrije Bull Sculpture in Multicolour from Mexico
Vibrant Bull, Wood Alebrije Bull Sculpture in Multicolour from Mexico
Eugenia and Roberto Sosa
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... read more$534.99CADArtist: Eugenia and Roberto Sosa
Azure Pegasus
Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Mexico
Azure Pegasus, Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Mexico
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Add a truly fantastical touch to your home with this magnificent Pegasus alebrije. Pablo and Lucy Mendez hand-carve it from coal wood in an imposing stance with its wings gloriously spread. A... read more$376.99CADArtist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Rainbow Iguana
Hand Crafted Mexican Folk Art Yellow Lizard Sculpture
Rainbow Iguana, Hand Crafted Mexican Folk Art Yellow Lizard Sculpture
Zeny and Reyna
"Iguanas are creatures of the sun, so when we decorated this alebrije we thought of the sun welcoming the rainbow," confide Zeny and Reyna. Carved from a single piece of copal wood, the... read more$205.99CADArtist: Zeny and Reyna