oaxaca folk art (7 items)
Blue Pouncing Cat
Blue and Turquoise Whiskered Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca
Blue Pouncing Cat, Blue and Turquoise Whiskered Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca
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$44.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
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
Blue Winged Owl
Hand Carved Owl Alebrije with Blue Wings from Oaxaca
Blue Winged Owl, Hand Carved Owl Alebrije with Blue Wings from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
"Whoooo am I?" says this little owl. He needs a name, and you can give it to him. He is an alebrije, part of a folk art tradition that carves animals from copal wood, then paints them in... read more$49.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Ocean Dolphin
Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije
Ocean Dolphin, Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This excellent small dolphin sculpture is the original creation of Oaxacan artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. They work in the folk art style of alebrijes to carve the figurine from copal wood and... read more$54.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Alebrije Star
3 Artisan Handcrafted Mexican Alebrije Star Ornaments
Alebrije Star, 3 Artisan Handcrafted Mexican Alebrije Star Ornaments
Teresita Gonzalez
Four ornate blue stars in dazzling color make a beautiful addition to holiday decor. Teresita Gonzalez transforms found pieces of copal wood into a set of delightful alebrije ornaments. These fanciful... read more$44.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Sky Blue Flowers
Hand-Painted Wooden Decorative Box
Sky Blue Flowers, Hand-Painted Wooden Decorative Box
Carlos Mendez
Artisan Carlos Mendez in Mexico crafts this pretty box from copal wood and paints it by hand in the style of Oaxacan alebrije sculptures. The narrow box is just right for storing jewelry and other... read more$59.99Artist: Carlos Mendez
Blue Death
Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Skull Figurine from Mexico
Blue Death, Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Skull Figurine from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Mexico's Day of the Dead festivities are unlike any other country's, but skulls are part of the national shared imagery and are a favorite subject for artisans all year. After this hand carved copal... read more$57.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez