beautiful sculptures (20 items)
Green Hummingbird
Green Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Green Hummingbird, Green Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Zeny and Reyna
A playful hummingbird seeks out the sweet nectar of flowers in an alebrije sculpture designed to hang from the ceiling. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije.... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: 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$94.99$85.49Artist: Zeny and Reyna
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$94.99$85.49Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Howl
Multi-Color Copal Wood Howling Coyote Alebrije Figurine
Howl, Multi-Color Copal Wood Howling Coyote Alebrije Figurine
Teresita Gonzalez
This charming little coyote alebrije howling at the moon is hand crafted out of copal wood by artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Mexico. A bright array of colors and myriad of floral and geometric motifs... read more$87.99$79.19Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Charming Donkey
Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Wood Donkey Alebrije Figurine
Charming Donkey, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Wood Donkey Alebrije Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Transport yourself to the vibrant world of Mexican art and culture with this enchanting donkey figurine, a shining example of the traditional alebrije handicrafts that are renowned worldwide. Your... read more$74.99$67.49Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Fierce Jaguar
Handmade Wooden Alebrije Statuette
Fierce Jaguar, Handmade Wooden Alebrije Statuette
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Fangs bared, this small jaguar sculpture from Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in Mexico makes a big impression. Carved from soft copal wood, the alebrije is beautifully painted by hand.$89.99$80.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Graceful Feline
Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico
Graceful Feline, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico
Teresita Gonzalez
Hand-painted with a beautiful floral design, this alebrije figurine depicts a sitting cat. Shades of green, blue, and orange make the figurine a bright and cheerful piece of decor. Artisan Teresita... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Floral Feline
Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico
Floral Feline, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico
Teresita Gonzalez
Hand-painted with a beautiful floral design, this alebrije figurine depicts a sitting cat. Shades of green, purple, and orange make the figurine a vibrant and cheerful piece of decor. Artisan Teresita... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Thrilled Monkey
Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Wood Monkey Alebrije Figurine
Thrilled Monkey, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Wood Monkey Alebrije Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This exquisitely crafted Mexican alebrije wood figurine is a true delight for the senses. Hand-carved from copal wood by the skilled artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez, this playful monkey captures... read more$77.99$70.19Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Chameleonic Strawberry
Painted Strawberry Copal Wood Chameleon Alebrije Figurine
Chameleonic Strawberry, Painted Strawberry Copal Wood Chameleon Alebrije Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Vibrant colors 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'... read more$99.99$89.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Excited Monkey
Wood Monkey Alebrije Figurine Carved and Painted by Hand
Excited Monkey, Wood Monkey Alebrije Figurine Carved and Painted by Hand
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This vibrant wood figurine of an excited monkey is an example of the traditional Mexican alebrije handicrafts characterized by their bright colors and delightful motifs beautifully painted by hand.... read more$77.99$70.19Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Astonished Monkey
Wood Monkey Alebrije Figurine Painted in Green and Yellow
Astonished Monkey, Wood Monkey Alebrije Figurine Painted in Green and Yellow
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This colorful wood figurine of an astonished monkey is an example of the traditional Mexican alebrije handicrafts, characterized by their vibrant colors and fun motifs beautifully painted by hand.... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Red Dragonfly
Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca
Red Dragonfly, Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca
Teresita Gonzalez
Alebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals, such as elephants and crocodiles, or they can be more fantastical creatures, such as dragons. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Xoxocotlan in the Mexican state... read more$67.99$61.19Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Oaxaca Traditions
Mexico Alebrije Art Gift Box Sculpture-Coloring Cards–Pencil
Oaxaca Traditions, Mexico Alebrije Art Gift Box Sculpture-Coloring Cards–Pencil
Curated Gift Sets
Mexico's alebrije tradition inspires this gift box with the whimsical creatures. It began in 1936 in Mexico City when Pedro Linares became ill and fell into a coma. He dreamed he was caught between... read more$92.94Artist: Curated Gift Sets
Cool Fox
Handcrafted Wood Alebrije Fox Sculpture in Blue from Mexico
Cool Fox, Handcrafted Wood Alebrije Fox Sculpture in Blue from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
Working in the tradition of alebrijes, Mexican duo Zeny and Reyna create this cool sculpture of a fox. In a resting position, the sly animal is carved by hand of copal wood. This beautiful creature is... read more$89.99$80.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Alert Axolotl
Handmade Alebrije Axolotl
Alert Axolotl, Handmade Alebrije Axolotl
Marina Lozano
The charismatic salamander known as the axolotl is beautifully captured in the form of an alebrije by Mexican artisan Marina Lozano. The artisan works in papier mache to create the sculpture, which is... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Marina Lozano
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$79.99$71.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
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$69.99$62.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Nocturnal Cat
Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico
Nocturnal Cat, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
Taking a walk, a nocturnal 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 black cat with... read more$89.99$80.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Magical Cat
Hand Crafted Purple Wood Kittycat Folk Art Sculpture
Magical Cat, Hand Crafted Purple Wood Kittycat Folk Art Sculpture
Zeny and Reyna
This purple cat is happy because spring has arrived, and the alebrije reflects the colorful feast of flowers," explain Zeny and Reyna. They use the tip of a maguey leaf to paint the patterns on... read more$84.99$76.49Artist: Zeny and Reyna