crafted gifts (14 items)
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$79.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
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$89.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
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$99.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Zapotec Coyote
Mexico Alebrije Wild Dog Sculpture Oaxaca Folk Art
Zapotec Coyote, Mexico Alebrije Wild Dog Sculpture Oaxaca Folk Art
Zeny and Reyna
"All the different motifs we included to decorate this nighttime coyote are inspired by Zapotec glyphs related to the sun, water and life," Zeny and Reyna explain. They use the tip of a... read more$97.99Artist: 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$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$99.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Walking Festive Cat
Multicolored Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico
Walking Festive Cat, Multicolored Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine 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 cat with intricate and... read more$79.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
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$79.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
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$89.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
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$69.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
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$89.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Acrobatic Dragon
Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine
Acrobatic Dragon, Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine
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$69.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Whistling Coyote
Multi-Color Wood Whistling Coyote Alebrije
Whistling Coyote, Multi-Color Wood Whistling Coyote Alebrije
Teresita Gonzalez
This charming little coyote alebrije, who could be whistling a tune on a sunny day, is hand crafted out of copal wood by artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Mexico. A bright array of colors and myriad of... read more$89.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Grey Rhino
Copal Wood Alebrije Rhino Figurine in Grey from Mexico
Grey Rhino, Copal Wood Alebrije Rhino Figurine in Grey from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
Hand-painted with intricate motifs in grey and silver tones, this fascinating rhino figurine is crafted by Mexican duo Zeny and Reyna. They work in the time-honored tradition of alebrije handicrafts... read more$69.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna