oaxaca figurines (29 items)
Chameleon with the Blues
Blue and Orange Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Chameleon with the Blues, Blue and Orange Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
We all know that chameleons can change color, but this might be a little extreme. Actually, the lizard is an alebrije, part of a folk art tradition that carves animals from wood and paints them in... read more$149.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Stargazing Giraffe in Blue
Wood Giraffe Alebrije Hand Painted in Blue and Ochre
Stargazing Giraffe in Blue, Wood Giraffe Alebrije Hand Painted in Blue and Ochre
Esteban Hernandez
This young giraffe looks up in amazement at all the stars that appear on a clear night. This wooden Oaxaca alebrije is the creation of artist Esteban Hernandez and features fine detailed patterns in... read more$34.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Elephant in Green
Artisan Crafted Green Wood Elephant Alebrije Figurine
Elephant in Green, Artisan Crafted Green Wood Elephant Alebrije Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Wood carvers in San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, crafted animal figurines for generations before the area's alebrije tradition took hold, mostly as children's toys. It's the gorgeous way even real... read more$54.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Mossy Monkey
Handmade Turquoise Monkey Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Mossy Monkey, Handmade Turquoise Monkey Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This little monkey just knows he will make a great gift, even if the receiver is the buyer! He is an alebrije, part of a folk art tradition that carves animals and paints them in bright colors and... read more$44.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Frosty Owl
Blue Tipped White and Black Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Frosty Owl, Blue Tipped White and Black Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This snowy owl sets down after flying through the frigid winds of the north. Actually, this bird is an alebrije, part of a folk art tradition that carves animals and adds bright colors and... read more$89.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Crimson Cat
Red and Blue Arched Cat Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Crimson Cat, Red and Blue Arched Cat Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
I don't know what he sees, but this little kitty looks defensive. This fantastically colored animal figure is an alebrije. a sculpture style made famous in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. He is signed by... read more$49.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Monkey in Chaos
Wood Monkey Alebrije Figure Hiding His Eyes From Oaxaca
Monkey in Chaos, Wood Monkey Alebrije Figure Hiding His Eyes From Oaxaca
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This poor monkey cannot bear to see the chaos that reigns all around him. This sculpture is an example of a Oaxacan alebrije, a copal wood carving painted in various bright colors and intricate... read more$79.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Celestial Cat
Blue and Teal Alebrije Cat with Star-Like Patterns on Body
Celestial Cat, Blue and Teal Alebrije Cat with Star-Like Patterns on Body
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Whatever it is, this cat is ready to confront it! This fantastically colored animal figure is an alebrije, a sculpture style made famous in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. He is signed by creators... read more$49.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Oviform Owl in Black and White
Signed Black and White Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Oviform Owl in Black and White, Signed Black and White Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This owl seems a bit confused over whether the bird or the egg came first, as he is a bit of both. He is carved from copal wood into a sculpture style called alebrije,, famous in the Mexican state of... read more$59.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Magical Rabbit
Copal Wood Rabbit Alebrije Figurine from Mexico
Magical Rabbit, Copal Wood Rabbit Alebrije Figurine from Mexico
Manuel Cruz
This dreamy alebrije figurine is the design of artisan Manuel Cruz. The rabbit is hand carved from copal wood and delicately hand painted using a maguey thorn for finer details in multicolor tones... read more$119.99Artist: Manuel Cruz
Wind Glider
Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca
Wind Glider, Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca
Esteban Hernandez
This cobalt blue winged horse figure with flame-colored accents shows that Mexican handcrafts are quite adept at taking outside influences and making them their own. It is based on the European myth... read more$77.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Blue Yonder
Blue and Green Carved Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Blue Yonder, Blue and Green Carved Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Always associated with knowledge beyond our own, owls are a natural fit to become alebrijes, members of a folk art traditional that paints animal wood sculptures in bright colors and intricate... read more$89.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
My Domain
Copal Wood Oaxaca Alebrije Cat in Multiple Bright Colors
My Domain, Copal Wood Oaxaca Alebrije Cat in Multiple Bright Colors
Esteban Hernandez
Any cat lover knows that felines love to be up in high places to better supervise the goings-on in their (not our) houses. This brightly-colored wooden cat alebrije by Esteban Hernandez of Oaxaca is... read more$49.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Elephant Dream
Mexican Hand Painted Wood Elephant Alebrije Figurine
Elephant Dream, Mexican Hand Painted Wood Elephant Alebrije Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez honor the alebrije tradition of the town of San Martín Tilcajete in Oaxaca with this delightful little elephant. While the figurine's shape may not be... read more$54.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Rainbow Snail
Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico
Rainbow Snail, Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico
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$97.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Howling Coyote
Multicolored Alebrije Coyote Figurine with Geometric Motifs
Howling Coyote, Multicolored Alebrije Coyote Figurine with Geometric Motifs
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez capture the classic silhouette of a coyote with its head bent back as it lets out a plaintive howl in this wonderful hand-decorated alebrije sculpture. Carved by hand from... read more$59.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
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
Swordfish Mystery
Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico
Swordfish Mystery, Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
Carved of copal wood, this delightful figurine from Mexico depicts a swordfish. Mexican duo Zeny and Reyna design this "mystery of nature" in the traditional style of alebrije handicrafts.... read more$59.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
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
Perky Blue Parrot
Handmade Blue Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Perky Blue Parrot, Handmade Blue Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
A perky blue parrot alights on a tree branch. With wings spread, it flaunts flirty feathers in bright primary colors. Pablo and Lucy Mendez carry on the traditional alebrije folk art they learned from... read more$279.99Artist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Calling Elephant
Red Dominant Elephant Alebrije Figure Made in Oaxaca
Calling Elephant, Red Dominant Elephant Alebrije Figure Made in Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This beautiful and fanciful elephant figure is calling for a new home. He is an alebrije, a wood carving of an animal in wild colors made famous in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. He is created and... read more$59.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Green Chameleon
Blue-Footed Green Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Green Chameleon, Blue-Footed Green Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Maybe this chameleon is stepping on something blue, or maybe his feet are very cold. Actually, he is an alebrije, part of a folk art tradition that carves animals from wood and paints them in bright... read more$149.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
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
Little Mouse Perez
Blue and Red Mouse Alebrije with Black Tail from Oaxaca
Little Mouse Perez, Blue and Red Mouse Alebrije with Black Tail from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This mouse figure is a magical alebrije, an animal wood carving painted in fantastic colors. He is named after another Mexican fantasy creature, the Ratoncito Pérez, Mexico's answer to the tooth... read more$37.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Playful Blue Kitten
Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture
Playful Blue Kitten, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture
Zeny and Reyna
A whimsical blue kitten romps and plays. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije cat. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based... read more$97.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Purple Pouncing Cat
Purple Crouching Cat Alebrije Figure with Henequen Whiskers
Purple Pouncing Cat, Purple Crouching Cat Alebrije Figure with Henequen Whiskers
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
"Look what I caught!" this cat seems to say. The playful feline is sculpted from copal wood, the classic for alebrije figures which are famous in the Central Valleys of the Mexican state of... read more$49.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Howling Coyote
Multicolored Alebrije Coyote Figurine with Geometric Motifs
Howling Coyote, Multicolored Alebrije Coyote Figurine with Geometric Motifs
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez capture the classic silhouette of a coyote with its head bent back as it lets out a plaintive howl in this wonderful hand-decorated alebrije sculpture. Carved by hand from... read more$59.99$50.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Dancing Toucans
Handmade Bird Alebrijes (Pair)
Dancing Toucans, Handmade Bird Alebrijes (Pair)
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This delightful duo is handcrafted by Mexico's Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in the style of Oaxacan alebrijes. Carved from copal wood, the two toucans are painted by hand with colorful paints. The folk... read more$79.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Dancing Mockingbirds
Hand-Painted Bird Alebrijes from Mexico (Pair)
Dancing Mockingbirds, Hand-Painted Bird Alebrijes from Mexico (Pair)
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This charming couple is handcrafted by Mexico's Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in the style of Oaxacan alebrijes. Carved from copal wood, the two birds are painted by hand with colorful paints. The folk art... read more$87.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda