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Oaxaca Snail Handcrafted Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

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 Reyna. After carving the copal wood alebrije, they use the tip of a maguey leaf to paint the florid patterns.

Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

$99.99 Wholesale

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Purple Hummingbird Oaxacan Hummingbird Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

Hovering on whirring wings, a whimsical hummingbird seeks out the sweet nectar of flowers. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Calo gypsy word for "something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic."

Because each alebrije is individually created work of folk art, shapes will vary slightly. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

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Tiny Beloved Thai-Made Floral Painted Raintree Wood Elephant Figurine

Patarawan

(11)

A tiny elephant calf wears the colors of compassion and friendship in this cute figurine by Thailand's Patarawan. Carved from raintree wood, this little elephant is later painted with folk art-themed motifs, displaying flowers and a palette of lavender and red shades.

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Majestic Sheep Copal Wood Alebrije Sheep Figurine Hand-Painted in Purple

Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez

(12)

This figurine that beckons your attention with its majesty embodies the enchanting allure of traditional Mexican folk art. Fashioned in the shape of an adorable sheep, this fabulous decorative accent is carved by hand from copal wood and painted by hand in a palette of purple and brown hues by artisans Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez, experts in the classic alebrije art.

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Fabulous Frog Hand-Painted Frog-Themed Wood Alebrije-Style Figurine

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

This captivating alebrije-style frog figurine showcases the pinnacle of Mexican folk artistry, with traditional Oaxacan designs brought to vivid life through masterful hand-painting techniques. Created by Mexican artisans Eugenia and Roberto Sosa, it is carved from responsibly-sourced copal wood branches, demonstrating how authentic artistry and environmental consciousness can beautifully coexist.

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Wide-Eyed Panda Cute Wood Alebrije Panda Key Fob

Claudio Ojeda

(99)

This adorable key fob is hand crafted by Claudio Ojeda in Mexico. The panda alebrije is carved from copal wood and painted in black and white and myriad patterns and shapes in pink and purple. The wood figurine adorns a stainless steel key ring. The artisan signs his pieces with the initials "T.C.", which represent his initial "C" preceded by his mother Teresita's initial "T". Claudio learned the art of crafting alebrijes from his mother.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all shouted "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

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Wolf Call Hand-Painted Copal Wood Alebrije Figurine of Purple Wolf

Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez

(12)

A colorful howl transports us to the Mexico of the 1930s, when Pedro Linares's fever dream opened the door to a vibrant art style known as alebrije. Crafted by Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez, this stunning copal wood figurine comes in a palette of red, purple and turquoise hues, depicting a mystic wolf painted by hand with diverse patterns around it for a captivating look.

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Insomniac Lion Purple Sleepy Lion Alebrije Carving with Detachable Tail

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

No matter what the song says, this lion cannot sleep until he gets a good home. He is an alebrije, an animal carving painted in bright colors and wild designs. The big jungle cat is created and signed by artists Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda of Oaxaca, Mexico. The tail detaches for safe shipping.

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Iguana Joy Copal Wood Alebrije Lizard Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Painted in stunning shades of deep lavender and honey gold, this alebrijereflects the vibrant culture of Mexico. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez craft the iguana from copal wood and decorate it with detailed designs.

The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he dreamed he was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije. Upon recovering, Linares recreated these figures in bright colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes. His work became famous and was one of the main influences of artisans in the state of Oaxaca who began crafting alebrijes of their own using traditional wood carving methods.

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Purple Pig Family Set of 3 Purple Pig Ceramic Figurines Handmade in Guatemala

Jose Arriola

(218)

To make this sweet set of three purple pig-shaped figurines, Jose Arriola works ceramic at high temperatures on wood and charcoal-fueled grills, a method used in his native Guatemala since the ancient times of the Mayans. This hand-painted sweet pig family has floral motifs and is a perfect decoration to bring some color to your spaces.

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Cute Porcupine in Purple Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Porcupine Figurine in Purple

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

A fascinating blend of imaginative artistry and traditions is embodied in this adorable porcupine alebrije figurine. Handcrafted with utmost precision from copal wood and hand-painted in an alluring eggplant shade, it showcases an ingenious twist—delicately fashioned toothpick quills adorned with dazzling stripes. With Zeny and Reyna's brilliant design, this decorative accent injects a fresh burst of vitality into any space.

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Sunshine Coyote Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine Hand-Painted in Honey

Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez

(12)

A lovely addition to your cherished home décor collection, this irresistible Mexican alebrije figurine crafted into the form of a sweet coyote will surely add a touch of creativity to any space. Carved from copal wood, this exquisite accessory is embellished with elaborate motifs meticulously hand-painted in honey and purple hues by the talented artisans Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez.

$37.99 Wholesale

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Mexico's Protector, Painted Alebrije Copal Wood Figurine of Aquamarine Armadillo

Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez

(12)

$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99
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Fantasy Coyote, Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine Hand-Painted in Purple

Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez

(12)

$37.99 Wholesale

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Little Purple Bull, Hand-Painted Wood Bull Alebrije Figurine in Purple & Orange

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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Petite Fish in Purple, Hand-Painted Wood Fish Alebrije Figurine with Floral Motifs

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Curious Cat in Purple, Wood Cat Alebrije Figurine in Purple Hand-Painted in Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
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Seal in the Purple Sea, Traditional Alebrije Copal Wood Figurine of Purple Seal

Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez

(12)

$37.99 Wholesale

$37.99
Hope in Guadalupe, Religious Hand-Painted Wood Virgin of Guadalupe Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

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The Water Spirit in Iris, Iris Copal Wood Alebrije Otter Figurine Painted by Hand

Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez

(12)

$37.99 Wholesale

$37.99
Dushanbe Dames, Set of Two Blue and Red Wood Figurines of Traditional Girls

Kodir Egamov

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