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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
Oaxaca Traditions
Mexico Alebrije Art Gift Box Sculpture-Coloring Cards–Pencil
Oaxaca Traditions, Mexico Alebrije Art Gift Box Sculpture-Coloring Cards–Pencil
Curated Gift Sets
Mexico's alebrije tradition inspires this gift box with the whimsical creatures. It began in 1936 in Mexico City when Pedro Linares became ill and fell into a coma. He dreamed he was caught between... read more$96.01Artist: Curated Gift Sets
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$87.99$79.19Artist: Zeny and Reyna
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$89.99$80.99Artist: 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
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$97.99$88.19Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Flaming Force
Hand-Painted Orange and Red Flaming Alebrije Bull Figurine
Flaming Force, Hand-Painted Orange and Red Flaming Alebrije Bull Figurine
Zeny and Reyna
This strong bull, hand-carved from copal wood, has a flaming aura thanks to its exquisitely hand-painted design. Red, orange and yellow hues cover this alebrije figurine, handcrafted by Mexican... read more$97.99$88.19Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Alert Axolotl
Handmade Alebrije Axolotl
Alert Axolotl, Handmade Alebrije Axolotl
Marina Lozano
The charismatic salamander known as the axolotl is beautifully captured in the form of an alebrije by Mexican artisan Marina Lozano. The artisan works in papier mache to create the sculpture, which is... read more$79.99Artist: Marina Lozano
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
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$99.99$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
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
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$69.99$62.99Artist: 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
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
Floral Feline
Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico
Floral 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, purple, and orange make the figurine a vibrant and cheerful piece of decor. Artisan Teresita... read more$79.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Wild Wolf
Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije
Wild Wolf, Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije
Claudio Ojeda
This wonderful alebrije figurine is the original creation of Mexico's Claudio Ojeda. The Oaxacan artisan carves the howling wolf by hand from cedar wood, and then paints it by hand with colorful... read more$79.99Artist: Claudio Ojeda