handmade art work (6 items)
Audacious Hen
Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture
Audacious Hen, Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This brightly colored hen is the work of artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico, who preserve the distinctly Oaxacan folk art form of alebrijes. The sculpture is carved by hand from copal wood... read more$54.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Red Coyote
Handmade Oaxacan Wood Alebrije
Red Coyote, Handmade Oaxacan Wood Alebrije
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda work in the unique Oaxacan art form of alebrijes to create this wonderful sculpture. Carved by hand from copal wood, the coyote is then lovingly painted with bold red dots and... read more$49.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Howling Coyotes
Handmade Wood Alebrije Coyote Ornaments (Set of 4)
Howling Coyotes, Handmade Wood Alebrije Coyote Ornaments (Set of 4)
Esteban Hernandez
This fun set of four ornaments is beautifully carved and painted by hand by Esteban Hernandez in Mexico. The artisan works in the style of alebrijes, a popular Oaxacan folk art form. Each of the four... read more$59.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Loco Lobo
Multicolored Wolf Alebrije Figurine Handmade in Mexico
Loco Lobo, Multicolored Wolf Alebrije Figurine Handmade in Mexico
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 Xoxocotlán in the Mexican state... read more$59.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Green Tree Frog
Handmade Wood Green Frog Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Green Tree Frog, Handmade Wood Green Frog Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
A realistic tree frog comes to life in hand-carved and painted copal wood. Pablo and Lucy Mendez carry on the traditional alebrije folk art they learned from their own parents. This charming creature... read more$59.99Artist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Nocturnal Mystery
Handmade Owl with Ear Tufts Alebrije Figurine from Mexico
Nocturnal Mystery, Handmade Owl with Ear Tufts Alebrije Figurine from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Long considered a mysterious creature, an owl is made more so by its fantastical design in this terrific example of the Mexican alebrije tradition from Oaxacan artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. A... read more$47.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez