creature sculpture (12 items)
Cute Porcupine
Yellow and Green Copal Wood Alebrije Porcupine Sculpture
Cute Porcupine, Yellow and Green Copal Wood Alebrije Porcupine Sculpture
Zeny and Reyna
This cute little porcupine invites you to experience the rich artisanal history of Mexico, crafted of copal wood with maguey plant fiber spines. Mexico's Zeny and Reyna work together to craft this... read more$39.99$35.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Serene Turtle
Hand Painted Turtle Sculpture
Serene Turtle, Hand Painted Turtle Sculpture
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Working in the traditional Oaxacan folk art of alebrijes, Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico create this lovely sculpture. The figurine is carved from copal wood and hand painted in meticulous... read more$49.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Seal in the Purple Sea
Traditional Alebrije Copal Wood Figurine of Purple Seal
Seal in the Purple Sea, Traditional Alebrije Copal Wood Figurine of Purple Seal
Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
Naturally curious, seals add an adorable touch to the sea with their cute appearance, inspiring Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez to create an alebrije version of this tender creature. Working in Mexico... read more$29.99Artist: Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
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
Ocean Dolphin
Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije
Ocean Dolphin, Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This excellent small dolphin sculpture is the original creation of Oaxacan artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. They work in the folk art style of alebrijes to carve the figurine from copal wood and... read more$57.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Cute Porcupine in Jade
Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Porcupine Figurine in Jade Green
Cute Porcupine in Jade, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Porcupine Figurine in Jade Green
Zeny and Reyna
Experience the splendor of Mexico’s artistic heritage embodied in this remarkable wooden alebrije figurine, a delightful portrayal of an adorable porcupine. Crafted by hand with meticulous precision... read more$19.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Viridian Deity
Hand-Painted Green and Purple Copal Wood Alebrije Sculpture
Viridian Deity, Hand-Painted Green and Purple Copal Wood Alebrije Sculpture
Esteban Hernandez
The sacred feathered snake, Quetzalcoatl, also visits Pedro Linares' fever dream, inspiring Esteban Hernandez to create this stunning alebrije sculpture in honor of Mexico's heritage. The artwork... read more$219.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Feline Sport in Green
Painted Green Copal Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine with Ball
Feline Sport in Green, Painted Green Copal Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine with Ball
Zeny and Reyna
This cheeky cat is ready to start a challenging match! Mexican artisans Zeny and Reyna follow Pedro Linare's alebrije style to create this copal wood figurine depicting a joyful feline playing with a... read more$39.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
The Water Spirit in Mint
Mint Copal Wood Alebrije Otter Figurine Painted by Hand
The Water Spirit in Mint, Mint Copal Wood Alebrije Otter Figurine Painted by Hand
Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
Playful and flexible, otters represent the joyous nature of the rivers with their unique personalities, inspiring Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez from Mexico to adapt them to the traditional alebrije... read more$89.99$80.99Artist: Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
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$79.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Elephant in Green
Artisan Crafted Green Wood Elephant Alebrije Figurine
Elephant in Green, Artisan Crafted Green Wood Elephant Alebrije Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Wood carvers in San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, crafted animal figurines for generations before the area's alebrije tradition took hold, mostly as children's toys. It's the gorgeous way even real... read more$54.99Artist: 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$149.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda