oaxaca mexico (16 items)
Green Tree Frog
Handmade Wood Green Frog Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Green Tree Frog, Handmade Wood Green Frog Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
A realistic tree frog comes to life in hand-carved and painted copal wood. Pablo and Lucy Mendez carry on the traditional alebrije folk art they learned from their own parents. This charming creature... read more$59.99Artist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Turquoise Cat
Modern Turquoise Cat Alebrije Sculpture
Turquoise Cat, Modern Turquoise Cat Alebrije Sculpture
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
In this slightly more modern interpretation of traditional alebrije folk art, a stretching turquoise cat is covered with stripes, dots and spirals. Artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez of Oaxaca carve the... read more$49.99Artist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
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
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$49.99Artist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Golden Fox
Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije
Golden Fox, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This beautiful alebrije figurine is from Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in Mexico. They carve the sculpture by hand from copal wood, painting it in careful detail. Alebrijes are a traditional Oaxacan folk... read more$54.99Artist: 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$49.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Cricket Song
Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico
Cricket Song, 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 green. Mexican artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez handcraft the cricket from copal wood. Small parts are... read more$49.99Artist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Death and Folklore
Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine
Death and Folklore, Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Skulls are a recurrent theme in Mexican handicrafts, reflecting the convivial and familiar attitudes of the Mexican people towards death. Artisans in San Martín Tilcajete in the state of Oaxaca apply... read more$54.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Rosy Fox
Artisan Crafted Alebrije from Mexico
Rosy Fox, Artisan Crafted Alebrije from Mexico
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This beautiful alebrije figurine is from Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in Mexico. They carve the sculpture by hand from copal wood, painting it in careful detail. Alebrijes are a traditional Oaxacan folk... read more$49.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
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$54.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Armadillo Fiesta
Multicolored Wood Armadillo Alebrije Sculpture
Armadillo Fiesta, Multicolored Wood Armadillo Alebrije Sculpture
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Preserving an art form unique to Oaxaca, artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez craft this amazing alebrije sculpture of an armadillo. The statuette is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with... read more$47.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Orange Deer
Handcrafted Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture
Orange Deer, Handcrafted Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Carved by hand from copal wood, this wonderful alebrije is from Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in Mexico. The folk art form originated in Oaxaca but has become popular throughout the country and beyond. The... read more$49.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Green Deer
Handmade Copal Wood Alebrije
Green Deer, Handmade Copal Wood Alebrije
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Carved by hand from copal wood, this wonderful alebrije is from Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in Mexico. The folk art form originated in Oaxaca but has become popular throughout the country and beyond. The... read more$59.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Bold Cimarron
Hand-Carved Bighorn Sheep Alebrije
Bold Cimarron, Hand-Carved Bighorn Sheep Alebrije
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Crafted in the Oaxacan folk art tradition of alebrijes, this striking figurine is from Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico. The sculpture is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with colorful... read more$59.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Bright Armadillo
Hand-Painted Folk Art Alebrije Figurine
Bright Armadillo, Hand-Painted Folk Art Alebrije Figurine
Zapotec Dream Family Workshop
This wonderful alebrije figurine is created by the Zapotec Dream Family Workshop in Mexico. Artisans carve the armadillo from copal wood, and then paint it with colorful motifs in the traditional... read more$54.99Artist: Zapotec Dream Family Workshop
Yellow Good Luck Cricket
Wood Alebrije Cricket Sculpture in Yellow from Mexico
Yellow Good Luck Cricket, Wood Alebrije Cricket Sculpture in Yellow from Mexico
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Drawing inspiration from everything that surrounds them, Mexican duo Pablo and Lucy Mendez work together to carry on the style of traditional alebrije sculptures. They give good luck wishes with this... read more$54.99Artist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez