oaxaca wooden figures (16 items)
Monkey in Chaos
Wood Monkey Alebrije Figure Hiding His Eyes From Oaxaca
Monkey in Chaos, Wood Monkey Alebrije Figure Hiding His Eyes From Oaxaca
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This poor monkey cannot bear to see the chaos that reigns all around him. This sculpture is an example of a Oaxacan alebrije, a copal wood carving painted in various bright colours and intricate... read more$107.99CADArtist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Happy Emperor Penguins
Black and White Penguin Alebrije Figures from Oaxaca (Pair)
Happy Emperor Penguins, Black and White Penguin Alebrije Figures from Oaxaca (Pair)
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
These happy-footed penguins have put on their party clothes for the weekend. The two copal wood figures are alebrijes, a tradition of painting hand-carved animal figures in bright colours and wild... read more$134.99CADArtist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Hummingbird Visits a Cactus
Hummingbird and Barrel Cactus Wood Sculpture From Oaxaca
Hummingbird Visits a Cactus, Hummingbird and Barrel Cactus Wood Sculpture From Oaxaca
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Pablo and Lucy Mendez of San Martin Tilcajete are a husband-and-wife team dedicated to carving the local copal wood (Bursera copallifera) into the capricious figures this town in the Mexican state of... read more$130.99CADArtist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
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$199.99CADArtist: Teresita Gonzalez
Rabbit Handstand
Hand-Carved Wood Alebrije Rabbit Sculpture from Mexico
Rabbit Handstand, Hand-Carved Wood Alebrije Rabbit Sculpture from Mexico
Teresita Gonzalez
In a variety of colours, intricate motifs inspired by the pre-Hispanic Nahua peoples are painted by hand onto an entertaining rabbit doing a handstand. Mexican artisan Teresita Gonzalez creates this... read more$185.99CADArtist: Teresita Gonzalez
The Turtle and the Sea
Multicolored Hand Painted Wood Turtle Alebrije Figurine
The Turtle and the Sea, Multicolored Hand Painted Wood Turtle Alebrije Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This brightly-colored copal wood turtle is something seen in a fever dream, but one that certainly isn't nightmarish. Hand-carved, the appealing sea turtle alebrije comes from Jesus and Roxana... read more$107.99CADArtist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Rainbow Snail
Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico
Rainbow Snail, Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
Husband and wife duo Zeny and Reyna from Oaxaca grew up with the tradition of carving alebrijes (fantastical figurines of real and imagined animals); both of their parents were master carvers in that... read more$123.99CADArtist: Zeny and Reyna
Turtle Love
Mexican Hand Painted Wood Sea Turtle Alebrije Figurine
Turtle Love, Mexican Hand Painted Wood Sea Turtle Alebrije Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
As alebrijes swim through the subconscious of the artisan's imagination, it seems fitting that they have flippers as this multicolored hand carved sea turtle does. Made using copal wood, this alebrije... read more$107.99CADArtist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
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$199.99CADArtist: 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$199.99CADArtist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Turtle Friend
Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Turtle Figurine
Turtle Friend, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Turtle Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This charming multicolored turtle figurine from Mexico will be a cheerful addition to your home decor. Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft the turtle from copal wood, painting it with the... read more$107.99CADArtist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Blue Yonder
Blue and Green Carved Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Blue Yonder, Blue and Green Carved Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Always associated with knowledge beyond our own, owls are a natural fit to become alebrijes, members of a folk art traditional that paints animal wood sculptures in bright colours and intricate... read more$116.99CADArtist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Iguana Joy
Copal Wood Alebrije Lizard Figurine from Mexico
Iguana Joy, Copal Wood Alebrije Lizard Figurine from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Painted in stunning shades of deep lavender and honey gold, this alebrijereflects the vibrant culture of Mexico. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez craft the iguana from copal wood and decorate it with... read more$107.99CADArtist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Black Fox
Wood Alebrije Fox Figurine in Black from Mexico
Black Fox, Wood Alebrije Fox Figurine in Black from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
Carved of copal wood, a watchful fox is depicted in this charming alebrije figurine. Mexican duo Zeny and Reyna design this figurine, which is hand-painted with metallic motifs over its stark black... read more$121.99CADArtist: Zeny and Reyna
Frosty Owl
Blue Tipped White and Black Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Frosty Owl, Blue Tipped White and Black Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This snowy owl sets down after flying through the frigid winds of the north. Actually, this bird is an alebrije, part of a folk art tradition that carves animals and adds bright colours and... read more$116.99CADArtist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Turtle Mom Taxi
Green and Blue Oaxacan Mother Turtle Alebrije with Babies
Turtle Mom Taxi, Green and Blue Oaxacan Mother Turtle Alebrije with Babies
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Taxiing the little ones around is the least that moms do, even turtle moms. She and her four babies are alebrijes, fanciful animal figures made famous in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. This particular... read more$123.99CADArtist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda