artistic sculpture (17 items)
Walking Cat
Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Red from Mexico
Walking Cat, Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Red from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
Taking a walk, a charming little cat brings the magnificence of Mexican folk art to your home. Zeny and Reyna hand-carve this alebrije figurine of copal wood, hand-painting the red cat with intricate... read more$87.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Winged Song
Teal Alebrije Gazelle with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs
Winged Song, Teal Alebrije Gazelle with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs
Zeny and Reyna
This graceful winged gazelle alebrije hand carved from copal wood is a beautiful teal blue with hand painted detailed circle and dot motifs in purple and green across his body. This alebrije is... read more$69.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Cautious Black and White Rhino
Black and White Rhinoceros Alebrije Wood Carving from Oaxaca
Cautious Black and White Rhino, Black and White Rhinoceros Alebrije Wood Carving from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This rhinoceros also has dreams of being a unicorn! He is an alebrije,, an animal wood carving painted in bright colors and fantastic patterns. This fellow was carved and signed by Gerardo and Teresa... read more$87.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Blue Dancing Frog
Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Frog Figurine Sculpture
Blue Dancing Frog, Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Frog Figurine Sculpture
Zeny and Reyna
This dancing frog, all in blue, captivates with the vibrancy of Mexican artistry. Zeny and Reyna transform a branch of the copal tree into the whimsical creature and paint it by hand in the style of... read more$77.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Green Antarctica
Painted Red and Green Copal Wood Penguin Alebrije Sculpture
Green Antarctica, Painted Red and Green Copal Wood Penguin Alebrije Sculpture
Esteban Hernandez
The chilly lands of Antarctica take a vibrant turn with this charming alebrije sculpture by Esteban Hernandez from Mexico. Crafted from copal wood, this hand-painted penguin sculpture features intense... read more$67.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Purple Dancing Frog
Purple Hand Crafted Alebrije Style Frog Figurine Sculpture
Purple Dancing Frog, Purple Hand Crafted Alebrije Style Frog Figurine Sculpture
Zeny and Reyna
This dancing frog, in purple, pink, violet and lilac, captivates with the vibrancy of Mexican artistry. Zeny and Reyna transform a branch of the copal tree into the whimsical creature and paint it by... read more$77.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Bright Zapotec Hummingbird
Wood Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Bright Zapotec Hummingbird, Wood Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Eugenia and Roberto Sosa
Mexico's Eugenia and Roberto Sosa create this excellent alebrije hummingbird sculpture. Hand-carved from soft copal wood, the figurine is carefully hand-painted with colorful motifs. The folk art form... read more$79.99Artist: Eugenia and Roberto Sosa
Oaxaca Snail
Handcrafted Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture
Oaxaca Snail, Handcrafted Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture
Zeny and Reyna
Adorned with cheerful artistry, this purple and pink snail makes its way from the magical lands of Oaxaca. "The snail symbolizes life that starts and ends in a spiral," believe Zeny and... read more$97.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Zapotec Pegasus
Hand Painted Wood Flying Horse Alebrije in Teal and Purple
Zapotec Pegasus, Hand Painted Wood Flying Horse Alebrije in Teal and Purple
Esteban Hernandez
Mexican culture sees itself primarily as a mixture of European and indigenous traditions. This flying horse alebrije from Oaxaca is a blend of the European Pegasus with the indigenous belief in... read more$79.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Blue Axolotl
Handmade Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Blue Axolotl, Handmade Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This unique axolotl sculpture is the design of artists Jesus and Roxana Hernandez who recreate one of Mexico's most iconic creatures in a colorful form. Hand crafted from copal wood and hand painted... read more$94.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Zapotec Pegasus in Purple
Wood Pegasus Inspired Alebrije in Purple and other Colors
Zapotec Pegasus in Purple, Wood Pegasus Inspired Alebrije in Purple and other Colors
Esteban Hernandez
Combine the legendary European Pegasus with a Mexican supernatural animal tradition called naguals and you get this brightly colored alebrij hand-painted with tiny details. This version is created in... read more$79.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Wind Glider
Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca
Wind Glider, Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca
Esteban Hernandez
This cobalt blue winged horse figure with flame-colored accents shows that Mexican handcrafts are quite adept at taking outside influences and making them their own. It is based on the European myth... read more$74.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Orange Quetzal
Multicolored Wooden Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Orange Quetzal, Multicolored Wooden Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This marvelous quetzal alebrije is the original creation of Mexico's Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda. They carve the bird and its long feathers by hand from copal wood and paint them in meticulous detail.... read more$77.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Green Quetzal
Mexican Wood Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Green Quetzal, Mexican Wood Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This excellent quetzal alebrije is the original creation of Mexico's Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda. They carve the bird and its long feathers by hand from copal wood and paint them in meticulous detail.... read more$77.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Purple Quetzal
Artisan Crafted Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Purple Quetzal, Artisan Crafted Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
The Oaxacan folk art form of alebrijes dates back to the 1930s. A Mexican artist named Pedro Linares had dreams while ill, in which fantastical creatures rushed towards him shouting the nonsense word... read more$77.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Sophisticated Cat
Black Alebrije Cat Silver and Purple Hand Painted Motifs
Sophisticated Cat, Black Alebrije Cat Silver and Purple Hand Painted Motifs
Zeny and Reyna
This cool cat alebrije hand carved from copal wood is dressed to the nines with a black body hand painted with intricate designs in purple and silver. This alebrije is handcrafted by artisans Zeny and... read more$87.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Sun Force
Orange Alebrije Bull with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs
Sun Force, Orange Alebrije Bull with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs
Zeny and Reyna
This strong bull alebrije hand carved from copal wood has the fire of the sun hand painted across his back. Orange and brown, the bull is covered with hand painted details in warm colors. This... read more$94.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna