hand carved animals

This exquisite alebrije figurine embodies the grandeur of Quetzalcoatl, the mythical Feathered-Serpent deity of ancient Mesoamerican culture. Vivid hues and meticulous designs hand-painted by Mexico’s Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez infuse this breathtaking decorative accent hand-carved from copal wood with a fantastical charm that will dazzle all who lay eyes upon it.

The Feathered-Serpent deity of ancient Mesoamerican culture, known as Quetzalcoatl, is the star of this exceptional alebrije figurine that pays homage to traditional Mexican folk art in a most captivating manner. The vivid hues and intricate motifs that adorn this decorative accent are the handiwork of artisans Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez, who also carve by hand this splendid figurine from copal wood.

This delightful duo is handcrafted by Mexico's Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in the style of Oaxacan alebrijes. Carved from copal wood, the two toucans are painted by hand with colourful paints. The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930s.

Ducks are often related to cheerfulness, loyalty and protection. These charming birds inspire Java's Ira S. to hand-carve playful wood sculptures from bamboo and teak wood. This time, Ira presents a flirty duck wearing a traditional Mexican garment of the Day of the Dead.

Jesus and Roxana recreate the axolotl, one of Mexico's rarest and most iconic creatures, in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of saffron yellow, dark green, bright red, and purple. The axolotl's gills are detached for safe and easy transport.

Jesus and Roxana come from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca where a large number of the residents work crafting alebrijes. Jesus takes care of the carving part while Roxana works her magic creating the colorful patterns that decorate the pieces.