folk art (5 items)
Lotus Elephant
Elephant Alebrije Figurine in Lotus Position
Lotus Elephant, Elephant Alebrije Figurine in Lotus Position
Teresita Gonzalez
This whimsical alebrije depicts an elephant sitting in a lotus position. Teresita Gonzalez of Mexico carves the creature from copal wood, and paints it masterfully by hand in myriad brilliant colors.... read more$117.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Happiness
Folk Art Sun Ceramic Mug from Mexico
Happiness, Folk Art Sun Ceramic Mug from Mexico
Eufrosia Pantaleon
A colorful and vibrant sun is realized in the tradition of Mexican folk art with the message of 'Happiness' on the reverse side of a white ceramic mug. Eufrosia Pantaleon creates this heart-warming... read more$21.95Artist: Eufrosia Pantaleon
Huichol Portal
Multicolor Huichol Theme on Decoupage Jewelry Box
Huichol Portal, Multicolor Huichol Theme on Decoupage Jewelry Box
Ana Maria Gonzalez
The sun, the shaman, and the peyote flower are all sacred symbols of Huichol cosmogony now on display on this jewelry box from Mexico. Ana Maria González masters decoupage techniques on a pinewood... read more$79.99Artist: Ana Maria Gonzalez
Rabbit Handstand
Hand-Carved Wood Alebrije Rabbit Sculpture from Mexico
Rabbit Handstand, Hand-Carved Wood Alebrije Rabbit Sculpture from Mexico
Teresita Gonzalez
In a variety of colors, intricate motifs inspired by the pre-Hispanic Nahua peoples are painted by hand onto an entertaining rabbit doing a handstand. Mexican artisan Teresita Gonzalez creates this... read more$139.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Love for Mary
Floral Pinewood Mary Statuette Crafted in Guatemala
Love for Mary, Floral Pinewood Mary Statuette Crafted in Guatemala
Juan and Carolina
Expressing their love for Mother Mary, Guatemalan artisans Juan and Carolina create this reverent statuette. Hand-carved from a single piece of pinewood, this tall statuette features colorful floral... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Juan and Carolina