gift for an artist (10 items)
Chirping Cricket
Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico
Chirping Cricket, Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
A delightful piece of decor, this alebrije cricket statuette is painted in bright shades of yellow and red. Mexican artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez handcraft the cricket from copal wood. Small parts... read more$54.99Artist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Mexican Dragon in Blue
Copal Wood Alebrije Sculpture of Dragon in Blue from Mexico
Mexican Dragon in Blue, Copal Wood Alebrije Sculpture of Dragon in Blue from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
Mexican couple Zeny and Reyna celebrate the artistic traditions of their country, crafting an alebrije dragon from copal wood and maguey fibers. With captivating hand-painted motifs against a blue... read more$119.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Mexican Hairless Dog in Red
Orange Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije Figurine
Mexican Hairless Dog in Red, Orange Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Bring home this colorful alebrije rendition of a xolo—short for xoloesquintle—Mexico's iconic hairless dog. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful... read more$99.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Brilliant Armadillo
Handmade Folk Art Armadillo Alebrije Sculpture
Brilliant Armadillo, Handmade Folk Art Armadillo Alebrije Sculpture
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Preserving an art form unique to Oaxaca, artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez craft this amazing alebrije sculpture of an armadillo. The statuette is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with... read more$57.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Little Black Mouse Perez
Turquoise and Black Mouse Alebrije Figure Signed by Artisans
Little Black Mouse Perez, Turquoise and Black Mouse Alebrije Figure Signed by Artisans
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This black and turquoise mouse figure is a magical alebrije, an animal wood carving painted in fantastic colors. He is named after another fantasy creature, the Ratoncito Pérez, Mexico's answer to the... read more$37.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Vivid Coyote
Artisan Handcrafted Wood Alebrije Statuette
Vivid Coyote, Artisan Handcrafted Wood Alebrije Statuette
Eugenia and Roberto Sosa
In the 1930s in Oaxaca, Mexico, an artist named Pedro Linares fell ill. In his fevered dreams, he saw fantastical creatures--a lion with the head of a bird; a rooster with bull's horns. The colorful... read more$119.99Artist: Eugenia and Roberto Sosa
Vibrant Camel
Colorful Wood Alebrije Camel Figurine from Mexico
Vibrant Camel, Colorful Wood Alebrije Camel Figurine from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
Ears perked in a surprised expression, a vibrant camel is carved of copal wood in this folk art alebrije figurine from Mexico. Artisan duo Zeny and Reyna create the alebrije, hand-painting the camel... read more$87.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Fanciful Flutter in Red
Copal Wood Red Multicolor Alebrije Hummingbird Ornament
Fanciful Flutter in Red, Copal Wood Red Multicolor Alebrije Hummingbird Ornament
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft this lovely Mexican alebrije hummingbird of copal wood. Each alebrije is unique, with the artisans using the natural shape of the copal wood to help determine the... read more$47.99Artist: 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$67.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Walking Cat
Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Red from Mexico
Walking Cat, Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Red 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 red cat with intricate... read more$87.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna