oaxaca figurines (14 items)
Turtle Mom Taxi
Green and Blue Oaxacan Mother Turtle Alebrije with Babies
Turtle Mom Taxi, Green and Blue Oaxacan Mother Turtle Alebrije with Babies
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Taxiing the little ones around is the least that moms do, even turtle moms. She and her four babies are alebrijes, fanciful animal figures made famous in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. This particular... read more$97.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
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
Stargazing Giraffe in Purple
Wood Giraffe Alebrije in Purple and Green Looking Up
Stargazing Giraffe in Purple, Wood Giraffe Alebrije in Purple and Green Looking Up
Esteban Hernandez
This young giraffe has discovered the beauty of the stars that appear in abundance on a clear night. This wooden Oaxaca alebrije is the creation of artist Esteban Hernandez and features bright purple... read more$34.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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