oaxaca folk art (6 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
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
Blue Tortoise
Wood Alebrije Tortoise Sculpture in Blue from Mexico
Blue Tortoise, Wood Alebrije Tortoise Sculpture in Blue from Mexico
Teresita Gonzalez
By Mexican artisan Teresita Gonzalez, this charming alebrije tortoise offers guidance to those in the spirit world. The sculpture is carved of cedar wood, painted by hand with intricate designs to... read more$149.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Golden Skull
Talavera Skull Wall Mask Plaque with Gold Leaf from Mexico
Golden Skull, Talavera Skull Wall Mask Plaque with Gold Leaf from Mexico
Rita Sandoval
Add a very special touch to your decor with this ornate Mexican mask. Rita Sandoval crafts it from ceramic and decorates it with classic Talavera-style floral designs in a combination of white, royal... read more$107.99Artist: Rita Sandoval
Zapotec Mictlantecuhtli
Handcrafted Mineral Paint Mictlantecuhtli Ceramic Sculpture
Zapotec Mictlantecuhtli, Handcrafted Mineral Paint Mictlantecuhtli Ceramic Sculpture
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
The God of the Underworld and Lord of Death, Mictlantecuhtli, comes from his spiritual realm to your home, inviting you to explore the marvels and mysticism of the Zapotec worldview. The Angel Ceron... read more$119.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Blue Puebla Swallow
Blue on Ivory Swallow Motif Talavera Style Ginger Jar
Blue Puebla Swallow, Blue on Ivory Swallow Motif Talavera Style Ginger Jar
Isabelle Collins
The swallow motif has long been popular in authentic Talavera pottery and is usually depicted in cobalt blue, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. However this bird seems to suggest the quetzal... read more$199.99Artist: Isabelle Collins