oaxaca figurines (14 items)
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
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
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
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
Lord of the Dead
Ceramic Statuette Vessel Day of the Dead Mexico
Lord of the Dead, Ceramic Statuette Vessel Day of the Dead Mexico
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Angel Ceron crafts a faithful replica of a ceremonial bowl found in the Zaachila archeological site of the state of Oaxaca. Crafted of ceramic, it features Mictlantecuhtli, Lord of the Dead, striking... read more$69.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
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
Dazzling Catrina
Day of the Dead Catrina Sculpture Artisan Crafted
Dazzling Catrina, Day of the Dead Catrina Sculpture Artisan Crafted
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Death personified with grace and humor, Catrina poses in a sexy green dress with flowers by her feet. As always, she wears a wide-brimmed hat. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association are... read more$79.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Catrina the Beautiful
Day of the Dead Catrina Ceramic Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Catrina the Beautiful, Day of the Dead Catrina Ceramic Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Flowers accessorize Catrina's turquoise dress as she personifies death with grace and humor. As always, she wears a wide-brimmed hat. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association are inspired by... read more$97.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Catrina the Seductress
Day of the Dead Catrina Ceramic Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Catrina the Seductress, Day of the Dead Catrina Ceramic Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
In Mexico, Catrina appears for Day of the Dead dressed in a blend of high fashion, sophistication and humor. As always, she wears a wide-brimmed hat. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association... read more$84.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Catrina the Temptress
Dia de los Muertos Ceramic Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Catrina the Temptress, Dia de los Muertos Ceramic Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Catrina tempts with a plate of forbidden fruits as she poses in a revealing blue dress with flowers by her feet. As always, she wears a wide-brimmed hat. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan... read more$77.99$66.29Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
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