oaxacan animal sculptures (7 items)
Sly Siamese
Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije
Sly Siamese, Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije
Zeny and Reyna
Working with native copal wood, Zeny and Reyna in Mexico create this wonderful alebrije sculpture, a popular traditional folk art of Oaxaca. The whimsical Siamese cat is painted in loving detail with... read more$489.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Pink Iguana
Pink and Yellow Wood Iguana Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Pink Iguana, Pink and Yellow Wood Iguana Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This fantastical pink and yellow iguana alebrije from Oaxaca artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez seems unable to decide on a standard appearance, so it adopts several different facades. The sides look... read more$157.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Wild Wolf
Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije
Wild Wolf, Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije
Claudio Ojeda
This wonderful alebrije figurine is the original creation of Mexico's Claudio Ojeda. The Oaxacan artisan carves the howling wolf by hand from cedar wood, and then paints it by hand with colorful... read more$79.99Artist: Claudio 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$54.99Artist: 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$59.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Yellow Coyote
Artisan Crafted Wood Alebrije
Yellow Coyote, Artisan Crafted Wood Alebrije
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda work in the unique Oaxacan art form of alebrijes to create this wonderful sculpture. Carved by hand from copal wood, the coyote is then lovingly painted in deep yellow with... read more$54.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Honeyed Butterfly
Gemstone Butterfly Sculpture in Honey Calcite and Amethyst
Honeyed Butterfly, Gemstone Butterfly Sculpture in Honey Calcite and Amethyst
Joias do Rio
From the artisans of Joias do Rio, this petite sculpture is crafted of Brazilian gemstones. A butterfly flaunts luminous wings of honey calcite. The ethereal creature alights upon an amethyst crystal... read more$53.99Artist: Joias do Rio