mexican folk art animals

This sci-fi take on one of the desert's fiercest inhabitants will make for a very cool desk partner or an excellent conversation piece nestled amongst your shelves. Armando Ramirez hand-crafts it by putting together pieces of scrap metal and automobile parts. Sheet metal scraps, a timing chain, spark plugs, springs, washers, screws, and wire all find a new life in this unique sculpture. The artisan does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

Armando Ramirez has turned his childhood pastime of crafting toys into an art form that has allowed him to exploit his ingenuity and his creativity. He uses scrap metal from auto shops and bicycles to create sculptures, decor pieces, and even chess sets. The popularity of his creations has enabled Armando to start a workshop and dedicate himself full-time to his artistic pursuits.

$77

Escorpion Rustico Recycled Scrap Metal Sculpture from Mexico

Armando Ramirez

(662)

Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association replicate a ceramic vessel of a playful xoloitzcuintli pup, dated sometime between 200 - 600 A.D. It was originally found in a tumba de tiro burial place, so-called because it features interconnecting traits from diverse pre-Hispanic cultures from the Mexican states of Jalisco, Nayarit and Colima. They believed the xoloitzcuintli transported the souls of the dead to the underworld. Officially certified by the Mexican government to replicate pre-Hispanic art, the artisans craft the ceramic sculpture with faithful details.

$89

Playful Xoloitzcuintli Ceramic sculpture

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$59

Alebrije sculpture, 'Oaxaca Snail' - Handcrafted Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture

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.

Oaxaca Snail Handcrafted Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$94 Wholesale

$94

Zapotec Fish 12-inch Hand Carved and Painted Alebrije Fish Sculpture

Manuel Cruz

(12)

A rotund fish with big eyes swims sinuously in cool rivers. Colorful motifs from Zapotec art and ancient temples cover the body and fins. By Manuel Cruz, this is a beautiful example of Mexico's alebrije art. The image is carved by hand of copal wood in the style of Oaxaca and meticulously painted by hand with tiny brushes. The finer details are created using a maguey thorn instead of a brush.

The alebrije tradition originated with Mexico City artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he became ill and fell into a coma. While he was unconscious, he dreamed he was caught between the land of the living and the dead, a place populated with creatures whose body parts belonged to different animals. The beings repeatedly cried, "Alebrije!" When he was well, Linares recreated these fanciful figures in papier mache. His work became famous and inspired artisans in the state of Oaxaca, who began crafting alebrijes of wood.

The wood branch dictates the final form, thus size and shapes can vary slightly. Thus, each alebrije is an authentic work of Mexican folk art.

$459 Wholesale

$459

Wild Wolf Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije

Claudio Ojeda

(99)

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 motifs. His tail is removed during shipping for safety.

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 ran at him, shouting "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. The same style of painting can also be found on other (non-animal) items.

This fantastical papier mache alebrije sculpture is crafted by Marina Lozano in Mexico. The artisan creates her unique version of a butterfly, with an unusual splayed tail and lizard-like head. The creature is painted by hand in bright colors and varied patterns.

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.

$79

Colorful Butterfly Unique Butterfly Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Marina Lozano

(12)

This utterly charming creature from Marina Lozano in Mexico offers you his heart. The alebrije is crafted by hand from recycled papier mache and carefully painted by hand. The whimsical sculpture has the body of a frog and the wings of a butterfly.

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 ran at him, shouting "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.

$74

Frog of Abundance Hand Crafted Papier Mache Frog Alebrije

Marina Lozano

(12)

$99 Wholesale

$99

Colorful Bird Bird-Like Papier Mache Alebrije Sculpture

Marina Lozano

(12)

This unique papier mache alebrije sculpture is crafted by Marina Lozano in Mexico. The artisan creates her fantastical version of a bird, with enormous bug-like eyes and a long neck and tail. Designed to grace the edge of a bookshelf or table, the creature is painted by hand in bright colors and varied patterns.

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.

This irresistible, colorful creature from Marina Lozano will win your heart. The alebrije is crafted by hand from recycled papier mache and carefully painted by hand. The whimsical sculpture has the body of a seahorse and the wings of a butterfly.

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 ran at him, shouting "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.

$74

Horse of the Sea Hand Painted Seahorse Alebrije Sculpture

Marina Lozano

(12)

$99 Wholesale

$99

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Owl Joy' - Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Owl Figurine from Mexico

Painted in happy shades of spring green, sunrise orange, and violet, this charming owl figurine is sure to brighten up any room. Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft the owl from copal wood, decorating it with the detailed motifs that give alebrijes their distinctive appearance.

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.

Owl Joy Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Owl Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$59

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Coyote Charm' - Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine

Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Mexico handcraft this charming coyote alebrije figurine. Painted in colorful shades such as cerulean and light olive, the copal wood coyote takes a howling pose. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

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.

Coyote Charm Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$54 Wholesale

$54

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Running Grace' - Wood Deer Alebrije From San Martin Tilcajete Oaxaca

Running Grace, Wood Deer Alebrije From San Martin Tilcajete Oaxaca

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$74

Cautious Amber Rhino, Yellow Orange Dominant Rhinoceros Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$84 Wholesale

$84

Pink Iguana, Pink and Yellow Wood Iguana Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$147 Wholesale

$147

Woman with Alebrijes, Alebrije-Themed Ceramic Sculpture from Mexico

Aguilar Artisan Workshop

(15)

$87 Wholesale

$87

Tlane Burro, Mexican Folk Art Terracotta Candelabra

Magdaleno Fierro

(6)

$139 Wholesale

$139

Midnight Olmeca, Handmade Ceramic Mexican Folk Art Mask

Eufrosia Pantaleon

(156)

$79

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Wind Glider' - Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca

Wind Glider, Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

$77

Blue Pouncing Cat, Blue and Turquoise Whiskered Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$49

Maya Birdman from Palenque, Maya Archaeology Replica Palenque Birdman Ceramic Sculpture

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$79

Blue Winged Owl, Hand Carved Owl Alebrije with Blue Wings from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$49

Alebrije sculpture, 'Rainbow Iguana' - Hand Crafted Mexican Folk Art Yellow Lizard Sculpture

Rainbow Iguana, Hand Crafted Mexican Folk Art Yellow Lizard Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$144 Wholesale

$144

Alebrije sculpture, 'Blue Cat Greeting' - Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Blue Cat Greeting, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$79

Mexican Hairless Dog in Jade, Blue Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$109 Wholesale

$109

Wood figurine, 'Blue Dancing Frog' - Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Frog Figurine Sculpture

Blue Dancing Frog, Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Frog Figurine Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$74

Tissue paper garlands, 'Piñatas' (set of 3) - Mexican Folk Art Papel Picado Paper Garlands (Set of 3)

Piñatas, Mexican Folk Art Papel Picado Paper Garlands (Set of 3)

Isabel Rodriguez

$29 Wholesale

$29

Wood alebrije statuette, 'Rainbow Snail' - Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Rainbow Snail, Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$89

Alebrije sculpture, 'Green Hummingbird' - Green Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Green Hummingbird, Green Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$77

Excited Cat in Teal, Copal Wood Alebrije Cat Sculpture in Teal from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$37 Wholesale

$37

Alebrije sculpture, 'Playful Blue Kitten' - Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Playful Blue Kitten, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$89

Copal wood alebrije, 'Cute Porcupine in Red' - Copal Wood Alebrije Porcupine Sculpture in Red and Blue

Cute Porcupine in Red, Copal Wood Alebrije Porcupine Sculpture in Red and Blue

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$39 Wholesale

$39

Nocturnal Cat, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$87 Wholesale

$87

Mexico Valley Butterfly, Ink on Paper Giclée Print of Traditional Butterfly Stamp

Rommy

$39 Wholesale

$39

Iguana Joy, Copal Wood Alebrije Lizard Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$77

Jalisco Lion, Papier Mache and Huichol Glass Bead Lion From Guadalajara

Miguel Díaz

(8)

$64 Wholesale

$64

Turtle Friend, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Turtle Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$77

Fantasy Elephant, Colorful Handcrafted Trumpeting Elephant Wood Alebrije

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

$369 Wholesale

$369

Emperor Penguin, Multicolored Hand Painted Penguin Figurine

Manuel Delfino

(32)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Nocturnal Mirage' - Mexican Hand Painted Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture

Nocturnal Mirage, Mexican Hand Painted Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$49

Fauna Sun Mandala, Amate Paper Wall Art with Colorful Otomi Embroidered Horse

Edgar Trejo

(1)

$253.49 Wholesale

~~$337.99~~ $253.49

Night Fantasy, Wood Owl Sculpture with Hand Painted Star Design from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$59

Such Big Eyes For a Pigeon IV, Traditional Animal-Themed Wood Block Print in Blue

R. Fabricio

$49

Such Big Eyes For a Pigeon III, Traditional Animal-Themed Wood Block Print in Orange

R. Fabricio

$49

Such Big Eyes For a Pigeon II, Traditional Animal-Themed Wood Block Print in Pink

R. Fabricio

$49

Such Big Eyes For a Pigeon I, Traditional Animal-Themed Wood Block Print in Green

R. Fabricio

$49

'Colorful Tiger' (2020) - Acrylic Pop Art Painting of Tiger in Mexican Alebrije Style

Colorful Tiger, Acrylic Pop Art Painting of Tiger in Mexican Alebrije Style

Morneo

(7)

$1677 Wholesale

$1677

Wood alebrije statuette, 'Winged Song' - Teal Alebrije Gazelle with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs

Winged Song, Teal Alebrije Gazelle with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$67 Wholesale

$67

Embroidery with Birds, Original Aquatint Print from Mexico

Alejandro Camacho

$74

Old Mexico, Decorative Decoupage Wood Box

Ana Maria Gonzalez

(273)

$57 Wholesale

$57

Dream Owl, Mexican Hand Decorated Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$59

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Scales and Dreams' - Mexican Handmade Copal Wood Armadillo Alebrije Figurine

Scales and Dreams, Mexican Handmade Copal Wood Armadillo Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$49

Yellow Monkey, Small Yellow Monkey Figurine in Pinewood

Manuel Delfino

(32)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Sweet Freedom in Pink, Handcrafted Pink Copal Wood Dragonfly Sculpture from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$59

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Perky Blue Parrot' - Handmade Blue Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Perky Blue Parrot, Handmade Blue Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$267 Wholesale

$267

Wood sculpture, 'Cute Porcupine in Green' - Copal Wood and Maguey Mexican Porcupine Sculpture in Green

Cute Porcupine in Green, Copal Wood and Maguey Mexican Porcupine Sculpture in Green

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$37 Wholesale

$37

Blue Axolotl, Handmade Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$89

Fanciful Cat, Handmade Papier Mache Cat Alebrije

Marina Lozano

(12)

$77

Blue Hummingbird, Blue Hummingbird Alebrije Hanging Sculpture from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$74

Zapotec Pegasus in Purple, Wood Pegasus Inspired Alebrije in Purple and other Colors

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

$77

Orange Deer, Handcrafted Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$59

Candle Life, Handmade Mexico Huichol Candle Beadwork Nierika Art

Kupihaute

(3)

$140.99 Wholesale

~~$187.99~~ $140.99

Axolotl, Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$107 Wholesale

$107

Scorpion Dancing, Handmade Huichol Beadwork Nierika Blue Scorpion Painting

Kupihaute

(3)

$142.49 Wholesale

~~$189.99~~ $142.49

Dainty Deer in Orange, Hand Carved Alebrije Deer Figurine

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$74

Relaxed Cat, Cat Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$49

Scorpion Bear, Huichol Beaded Bear Figurine

Miguel Díaz

(8)

$79

Turtle Love, Mexican Hand Painted Wood Sea Turtle Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$77

Blue Bunny, Hand Beaded Huichol Rabbit Sculpture

Miguel Díaz

(8)

$59

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Happy Emperor Penguins' (pair) - Black and White Penguin Alebrije Figures from Oaxaca (Pair)

Happy Emperor Penguins, Black and White Penguin Alebrije Figures from Oaxaca (Pair)

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$97 Wholesale

$97

Wood alebrije ornaments, 'Walking Fish' (set of 4) - Hand Painted Fish Alebrije Ornaments (Set of 4)

Walking Fish, Hand Painted Fish Alebrije Ornaments (Set of 4)

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

$59

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Dainty Deer in Grey' - Handcrafted Grey Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Dainty Deer in Grey, Handcrafted Grey Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$77

Colima Hound, Hand Crafted Reddish Colima Dog Ceramic Pot from Mexico

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$59

Geometric Camel, Mexican Alebrije Camel Sculpture with Geometric Designs

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$49

Cricket Song, Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$49

Sterling silver chandelier earrings, 'Mazahua Treasure' - Heart Motif Chandelier Earrings

Mazahua Treasure, Heart Motif Chandelier Earrings

Length: 3.1" x 0.8" W

Mazahua Family

(39)

$154 Wholesale

$154

Divine Jaguar, High-Polished Jaguar-Themed 24k Gold-Plated Dangle Earrings

Ali Guzman

$169 Wholesale

$169

Stretching Cat in Green, Wood Alebrije Cat Sculpture in Green from Mexico

Silvia Julian

(14)

$59

Magical Rabbit, Copal Wood Rabbit Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Manuel Cruz

(12)

$109 Wholesale

$109

Hummingbird Song, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Bird Ornament

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$47 Wholesale

$47

eARThiness, Handmade Mexico Huichol Nierika Rabbit Deer Beadwork

Kupihaute

(3)

$140.99 Wholesale

~~$187.99~~ $140.99

Fire Dragon Alebrije, Traditional Red and Blue Watercolor Alebrije Dragon Painting

Morneo

(7)

$67 Wholesale

$67

Owl Alebrije, Traditional Expressionist Watercolor Alebrije Owl Painting

Morneo

(7)

$59

Tongue Fish Alebrije, Classic Expressionist Watercolor Alebrije Fish Painting

Morneo

(7)