oaxacan alebrije wood carving (9 items)
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
Insomniac Lion
Purple Sleepy Lion Alebrije Carving with Detachable Tail
Insomniac Lion, Purple Sleepy Lion Alebrije Carving with Detachable Tail
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
No matter what the song says, this lion cannot sleep until he gets a good home. He is an alebrije, an animal carving painted in bright colors and wild designs. The big jungle cat is created and signed... read more$44.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Oaxaca Snail
Handcrafted Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture
Oaxaca Snail, Handcrafted Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture
Zeny and Reyna
Adorned with cheerful artistry, this purple and pink snail makes its way from the magical lands of Oaxaca. "The snail symbolizes life that starts and ends in a spiral," believe Zeny and... read more$99.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Wild Oaxacan Beauty
Artisan Crafted Decorative Floral Box
Wild Oaxacan Beauty, Artisan Crafted Decorative Floral Box
Carlos Mendez
Painted by hand in the style of Oaxacan alebrije sculptures, this box is perfect for stashing jewelry or other small treasures. Carlos Mendez in Mexico crafts the box from copal wood and decorates it... read more$64.99Artist: Carlos Mendez
Iguana Joy
Copal Wood Alebrije Lizard Figurine from Mexico
Iguana Joy, Copal Wood Alebrije Lizard Figurine from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Painted in stunning shades of deep lavender and honey gold, this alebrijereflects the vibrant culture of Mexico. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez craft the iguana from copal wood and decorate it with... read more$79.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Sophisticated Cat
Black Alebrije Cat Silver and Purple Hand Painted Motifs
Sophisticated Cat, Black Alebrije Cat Silver and Purple Hand Painted Motifs
Zeny and Reyna
This cool cat alebrije hand carved from copal wood is dressed to the nines with a black body hand painted with intricate designs in purple and silver. This alebrije is handcrafted by artisans Zeny and... read more$89.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Purple Hummingbird
Oaxacan Hummingbird Sculpture
Purple Hummingbird, Oaxacan Hummingbird Sculpture
Zeny and Reyna
Hovering on whirring wings, a whimsical hummingbird seeks out the sweet nectar of flowers. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are... read more$79.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
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
This dancing frog, in purple, pink, violet and lilac, captivates with the vibrancy of Mexican artistry. Zeny and Reyna transform a branch of the copal tree into the whimsical creature and paint it by... read more$79.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Magical Cat
Hand Crafted Purple Wood Kittycat Folk Art Sculpture
Magical Cat, Hand Crafted Purple Wood Kittycat Folk Art Sculpture
Zeny and Reyna
This purple cat is happy because spring has arrived, and the alebrije reflects the colorful feast of flowers," explain Zeny and Reyna. They use the tip of a maguey leaf to paint the patterns on... read more$87.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna