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Wood alebrije figurine, 'Bright Monkey' - Small Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Sculpture

This charming monkey figurine is a great example of the Oaxacan folk art known as alebrijes. Esteban Hernandez in Mexico carves the small sculpture from copal wood and paints it by hand in colorful detail.

Bright Monkey Small Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Sculpture

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

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Flirty Hen Hen Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

This brightly colored hen is the work of Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez, who preserve the distinctly Oaxacan folk art form of alebrijes. The figurine is carved by hand from copal wood before being carefully painted with a dizzying array of colorful motifs.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting the nonsense word,"alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream in papier mache. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Coyote Delight' - Handcrafted Copal Wood Coyote Alebrije Figurine

Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Mexico handcraft this charming coyote alebrije figurine. Painted in colorful shades such as turquoise and chartreuse, the copal wood coyote takes a howling pose. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he dreamed he was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije. Upon recovering, Linares recreated these figures in bright colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes. His work became famous and was one of the main influences of artisans in the state of Oaxaca who began crafting alebrijes of their own using traditional wood carving methods.

Coyote Delight Handcrafted Copal Wood Coyote Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Colorful Bunny' - Multicolored Rabbit Alebrije Sculpture

Esteban Hernandez creates this fun and colorful bunny, working in the Oaxacan folk art style of alebrijes. The copal wood figurine is hand-carved and painted in vivid detail.

Colorful Bunny Multicolored Rabbit Alebrije Sculpture

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

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Fairest Feathers Berry Alebrije Peacock with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

This wide-eyed peacock alebrije hand carved from copal wood is a berry color with hand painted details across his feathers. His body is adorned with lime green dots and his tail feathers alternate green and silver accents. This alebrije is handcrafted by artisans Zeny and Reyna of Mexico.

Each alebrije is unique, as the artist works with the individual shape of each specific copal branch to determine the final design.

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Green Chameleon Blue-Footed Green Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

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 colors and wild designs. This little guy was created and signed by artists Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda from Oaxaca, Mexico.

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Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Blue Winged Owl' - Hand Carved Owl Alebrije with Blue Wings from Oaxaca

"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 fantastic colors and designs. This wise little bird is created and signed by artists Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Blue Winged Owl Hand Carved Owl Alebrije with Blue Wings from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Blue Tortoise' - Wood Alebrije Tortoise Sculpture in Blue from Mexico

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 feature a blue color.

Blue Tortoise Wood Alebrije Tortoise Sculpture in Blue from Mexico

Teresita Gonzalez

(43)

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Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Surprised Monkey' - Copal Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicolored Monkey

This colorful little monkey cannot believes his eyes! This sculpture is an example of a Oaxacan alebrije, a copal wood carving, hand-painted in bright colors and intricate patterns. This image is the work of Jesus and Roxana Hernandez noted alebrije carvers whose work has won awards and media attention. The tail is removed for shipping.

Surprised Monkey Copal Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicolored Monkey

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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Wind Glider Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

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 of Pegasus, but the design shows Japanese influence as well. It hand carved and hand painted by Oaxacan alebrije artist Esteban Hernandez.

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Wood figurine, 'Ancestral Image' - Hand Carved Wood Skull Figurine in Yellow from Mexico

Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures honored their dead through celebrations and commemorations; after the arrival of the Spaniards, these cultural traditions became fused with the Catholic church's rituals and holidays, notably All Souls' Day in November which is now commonly known as the Day of the Dead. Influenced by these ancestral customs, artisans have been creating handicrafts using skull imagery for centuries. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of the Mexican state of Oaxaca present this eye-catching skull-shaped home decor piece carved by hand from copal wood. Against a yellow base color, black lines are drawn to simulate a scaly texture, then the skull is further hand decorated with patches of geometric patterns on the top and sides in red, green, and pink. The dark eye sockets and nasal cavities are outlined in blue and green. Two rows of pearly white teeth complete the colorful cranium.

Ancestral Image Hand Carved Wood Skull Figurine in Yellow from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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Pink Iguana, Pink and Yellow Wood Iguana Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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Chameleon with the Blues, Blue and Orange Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

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Calling Elephant, Red Dominant Elephant Alebrije Figure Made in Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

Bold Rhinoceros, Handmade Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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My Domain, Copal Wood Oaxaca Alebrije Cat in Multiple Bright Colors

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Zapotec Pegasus' - Hand Painted Wood Flying Horse Alebrije in Teal and Purple

Zapotec Pegasus, Hand Painted Wood Flying Horse Alebrije in Teal and Purple

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Rose Winged Owl' - Hand Carved Owl Alebrije with Rosy Wings from Oaxaca

Rose Winged Owl, Hand Carved Owl Alebrije with Rosy Wings from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

Perky Red Parrot, Handmade Red Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

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$249.99

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Happy Emperor Penguins' (pair) - Black and White Penguin Alebrije Figures from Oaxaca (Pair)

Happy Emperor Penguins, Black and White Penguin Alebrije Figures from Oaxaca (Pair)

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

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$97.99

Bold Coyote, Oaxacan Wood Alebrije Statuette

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

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Wood alebrije, 'Oaxaca Dragon' - Dragon Inspired Copal Wood Alebrije from Oaxaca Mexico

Oaxaca Dragon, Dragon Inspired Copal Wood Alebrije from Oaxaca Mexico

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

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$74.99

Wood alebrije sculpture, '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

(12)

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Little Blue Deer' - Blue Copal Wood Deer Alebrije From San Martin Tilcajete

Little Blue Deer, Blue Copal Wood Deer Alebrije From San Martin Tilcajete

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

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Fish Fun, Multicolored Alebrije Figurine

Cesar Matias

(2)

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Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Dainty Deer in Orange' - Hand Carved Alebrije Deer Figurine

Dainty Deer in Orange, Hand Carved Alebrije Deer Figurine

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

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$74.99

Magical Rabbit, Copal Wood Rabbit Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Manuel Cruz

(12)

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Wood alebrije figurine, 'Zapotec Bunny' - Hand-Painted Rabbit Alebrije Figurine

Zapotec Bunny, Hand-Painted Rabbit Alebrije Figurine

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

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Wild Wolf, Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije

Claudio Ojeda

(97)

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Little Mouse Perez, Blue and Red Mouse Alebrije with Black Tail from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

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Wood alebrije ornament, 'Winged Turquoise Heart' - Alebrije Winged Heart Copal Wood Ornament from Mexico

Winged Turquoise Heart, Alebrije Winged Heart Copal Wood Ornament from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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$39.99

Oaxaca Snail, Handcrafted Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

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Mythical Pegasus, Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Coyote Charm' - Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine

Coyote Charm, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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$57.99

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Howling Coyote' - Multicolored Alebrije Coyote Figurine with Geometric Motifs

Howling Coyote, Multicolored Alebrije Coyote Figurine with Geometric Motifs

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Turquoise Cat' - Modern Turquoise Cat Alebrije Sculpture

Turquoise Cat, Modern Turquoise Cat Alebrije Sculpture

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

Wood alebrije, 'Crouching Cat' - Copal Wood Crouching Cat Alebrije from Mexico

Crouching Cat, Copal Wood Crouching Cat Alebrije from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

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$314.99

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Festive Cat' - Multicolored Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico

Walking Festive Cat, Multicolored Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

Sun Force, Orange Alebrije Bull with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

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Oviform Owl in Black and White, Signed Black and White Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

Wood sculpture, 'Hummingbird Visits a Cactus' - Hummingbird and Barrel Cactus Wood Sculpture From Oaxaca

Hummingbird Visits a Cactus, Hummingbird and Barrel Cactus Wood Sculpture From Oaxaca

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

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Zapotec Pegasus in Purple, Wood Pegasus Inspired Alebrije in Purple and other Colors

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'My Domain in Gold' - Blue and Gold Copal Wood Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca

My Domain in Gold, Blue and Gold Copal Wood Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

Cautious Amber Rhino, Yellow Orange Dominant Rhinoceros Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

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$84.99

Dream Owl, Mexican Hand Decorated Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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$59.99

Alebrije sculpture, 'Blue Cat Greeting' - Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Blue Cat Greeting, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

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$89.99

Mossy Monkey, Handmade Turquoise Monkey Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

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$39.99

Blue Pouncing Cat, Blue and Turquoise Whiskered Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Rainbow Pegasus' - Oaxacan Folk Art Pegasus Alebrije

Rainbow Pegasus, Oaxacan Folk Art Pegasus Alebrije

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

Purple Pouncing Cat, Purple Crouching Cat Alebrije Figure with Henequen Whiskers

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Ocean Dolphin' - Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije

Ocean Dolphin, Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Wood figurine, 'Purple Dancing Frog' - Purple Hand Crafted Alebrije Style Frog Figurine Sculpture

Purple Dancing Frog, Purple Hand Crafted Alebrije Style Frog Figurine Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

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$74.99

Blue Iguana, Hand Crafted Folk Art Iguana Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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$79.99

Swordfish Mystery, Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

Chirping Cricket, Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

Red Dragonfly, Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca

Teresita Gonzalez

(43)

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$67.99

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Black Fox' - Wood Alebrije Fox Figurine in Black from Mexico

Black Fox, Wood Alebrije Fox Figurine in Black from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

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$87.99

Oaxaca Blues, Hand Painted Alebrije-Style Phone Holder

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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$79.99

Orange Oaxaca Frog, Red Orange Alebrije Style Frog Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

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$57.99

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Ocotlan Chameleon - Hand-Painted Alebrije Chameleon

Ocotlan Chameleon, Hand-Painted Alebrije Chameleon

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

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$569.99

Wood alebrije ornaments, 'Walking Fish' (set of 4) - Hand Painted Fish Alebrije Ornaments (Set of 4)

Walking Fish, Hand Painted Fish Alebrije Ornaments (Set of 4)

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

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$59.99

Bold Deer, Hand Painted Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Bicycle Cat, Hand Painted Alebrije Cat Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

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$109.99

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Sunset Bull' - Multicolored Wood Bull Alebrije

Sunset Bull, Multicolored Wood Bull Alebrije

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

$549.99 Wholesale

$549.99

Perky Armadillo, Multicolored Armadillo Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Mountain Fox, Colorful Fox Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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$67.99

Sierra Coyote, Hand Painted Coyote Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Wood alebrije, 'Azure Pegasus' - Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Mexico

Azure Pegasus, Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

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$264.99

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Porcupine Spirit' - Copal Wood Porcupine Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Porcupine Spirit, Copal Wood Porcupine Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

$299.99 Wholesale

$299.99

Sly Siamese, Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

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$459.99

Blue Oaxaca Frog, Alebrije Style Frog Figurine Wood Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

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$57.99

Cosmic Cat, Handmade Cat Alebrije

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

$549.99 Wholesale

$549.99

Ocotlan Owl, Multicolored Owl Alebrije

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

$549.99 Wholesale

$549.99

Diving Dolphin, Alebrije Dolphin Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Oaxaca's Red Spring, Hand-Painted Floral Copal Wood Ornament in Red Hues

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

Oaxaca's Night Spring, Hand-Painted Floral Copal Wood Ornament in Colorful Hues

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

Oaxaca's Teal Spring, Hand-Painted Floral Copal Wood Ornament in a Teal Base Hue

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

Oaxaca's Green Spring, Hand-Painted Floral Copal Wood Ornament in a Green Base Hue

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

Oaxaca's Colorful Spring, Hand-Painted Floral Copal Wood Ornament in a Golden Base Hue

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

Oaxaca's Silver Spring, Hand-Painted Floral Copal Wood Ornament in a Silver Base Hue

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

Oaxaca's Heavenly Spring, Hand-Painted Floral Copal Wood Ornament in a White Base Hue

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

Wood ornament, 'Oaxaca's Turquoise Spring' - Hand-Painted Floral Copal Wood Ornament in Turquoise

Oaxaca's Turquoise Spring, Hand-Painted Floral Copal Wood Ornament in Turquoise

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

Oaxaca's Golden Spring, Hand-Painted Floral Copal Wood Ornament in a Golden

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)