oaxacan artists

Beautifully carved and painted by hand, this fun set of four ornaments is from Esteban Hernandez in Mexico. The artisan works in the style of alebrijes, a popular Oaxacan folk art form. Each of the four small fish ornaments is painted in a different color scheme.

$77

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

(37)

$59

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

Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Mexico handcraft this charming coyote alebrije figurine. Painted in colorful shades such as cerulean and light olive, 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 Charm Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$54

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Standing Jaguar' - Artisan Crafted Oaxacan Alebrije

Carved by hand from copal wood, this magnificent jaguar alebrije sculpture is carefully hand-painted in meticulous detail. The statuette from Esteban Hernandez in Mexico is an excellent example of the Oaxacan folk art.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930s 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.

Standing Jaguar Artisan Crafted Oaxacan Alebrije

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

$143.65 Wholesale

~~$169~~ $143.65

Wood alebrije statuette, 'Winged Song' - Teal Alebrije Gazelle with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs

This graceful winged gazelle alebrije hand carved from copal wood is a beautiful teal blue with hand painted detailed circle and dot motifs in purple and green across his body. This alebrije is handcrafted by artisans Zeny and Reyna of Mexico. The gazelle's small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

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

Winged Song Teal Alebrije Gazelle with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$67 Wholesale

$67

Turtle Love Mexican Hand Painted Wood Sea Turtle Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

As alebrijes swim through the subconscious of the artisan's imagination, it seems fitting that they have flippers as this multicolored hand carved sea turtle does. Made using copal wood, this alebrije figurine by artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca, Mexico, has a shell in glorious shades of green, purple, lavender, and brown; the creative geometric designs are patiently painted by hand. Pink flippers and a blue head complete the marine tortoise.

It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he became seriously ill and fell into a sort of coma. While he was unconscious, he had a most fantastic dream. 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, and when Linares woke up, he recreated these figures in vivid colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes. His work became famous and eventually influenced artisans in the state of Oaxaca who decided to craft alebrijes using traditional wood carving methods and according to that region's world vision.

$77

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Wind Glider' - Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca

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.

Wind Glider Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

This dreamy alebrije figurine is the design of artisan Manuel Cruz. The rabbit is hand carved from copal wood and delicately hand painted using a maguey thorn for finer details in multicolor tones with the traditional and detailed motifs that distinguish alebrije artwork. These traditional Mexican sculptures and figurines represent Oaxacan folklore.

$77

Magical Rabbit Copal Wood Rabbit Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Manuel Cruz

(12)

$109 Wholesale

$109

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

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

"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.

This beautiful and fanciful elephant figure is calling for a new home. He is an alebrije, a wood carving of an animal in wild colors made famous in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. He is created and signed by artisans Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda. The tail is detached for safe shipping.

$49

Calling Elephant Red Dominant Elephant Alebrije Figure Made in Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$54

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Flirty Hen' - Hen Alebrije Figurine

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.

Flirty Hen Hen Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$49

Bold Coyote, Oaxacan Wood Alebrije Statuette

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

$119 Wholesale

$119

Wood alebrije ornaments, 'Oaxacan Sunrise' (set of 4) - Artisan Crafted Wood Alebrije Ornaments

Oaxacan Sunrise, Artisan Crafted Wood Alebrije Ornaments

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$87 Wholesale

$87

Mexican Hairless Dog in Jade, Blue Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$109 Wholesale

$109

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Audacious Hen' - Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture

Audacious Hen, Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$54

Mountain Fox, Colorful Fox Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$67 Wholesale

$67

Bicycle Cat, Hand Painted Alebrije Cat Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$109 Wholesale

$109

Relaxed Cat, Cat Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$49

Oaxacan Garden, Decoupage on Glass Floral Oaxaca Embroidery Pendant Necklace

Yareth and Daniel

(1)

$39 Wholesale

$39

Decoupage stud earrings, 'Oaxacan Garden' - Floral Oaxaca Embroidery Decoupage on Glass Stud Earrings

Oaxacan Garden, Floral Oaxaca Embroidery Decoupage on Glass Stud Earrings

Yareth and Daniel

(1)

$23 Wholesale

$23

Night Fantasy, Wood Owl Sculpture with Hand Painted Star Design from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$59

Tin wall crosses, 'Sacred Heart in Yellow' (pair) - Hand Crafted Tin Sacred Heart Wall Crosses (Pair)

Sacred Heart in Yellow, Hand Crafted Tin Sacred Heart Wall Crosses (Pair)

Creative Hands of Oaxaca

(28)

$29 Wholesale

$29

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

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

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$99 Wholesale

$99

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

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$49

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

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$49

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

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$49

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

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$49

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

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$49

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

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$49

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

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$49

Death and Folklore, Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$54

Reading Flamingo, Hand-Painted Pink Flamingo Copal Wood Bookmark from Oaxaca

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$14 Wholesale

$14

Blue Axolotl, Handmade Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$89 Wholesale

$89

Wild Wolf, Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije

Claudio Ojeda

(99)

$79 Wholesale

$79

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Fabulous Frog' - Hand-Painted Frog-Themed Wood Alebrije-Style Figurine

Fabulous Frog, Hand-Painted Frog-Themed Wood Alebrije-Style Figurine

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

$69 Wholesale

$69

Ceramic sculpture, 'Guelaguetza Festival' (13 pieces) - 13-Piece Sculpture Set of Mexican Guelaguetza Festival

Guelaguetza Festival, 13-Piece Sculpture Set of Mexican Guelaguetza Festival

Aguilar Artisan Workshop

(15)

$414 Wholesale

$414

Ceramic mask, 'Quetzalcoatl in Teotihuacan' - Handcrafted Ceramic Mask from Teotihuacan

Quetzalcoatl in Teotihuacan, Handcrafted Ceramic Mask from Teotihuacan

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$79 Wholesale

$79

Aztec Warrior and Quetzal, Hand Crafted Collectible Aztec Ceramic Replica Sculpture

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$554 Wholesale

$554

Purple Quetzal, Artisan Crafted Bird Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$74 Wholesale

$74

Reading Butterfly, Mexican Artisan Painted Butterfly Copal Wood Bookmark

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$13.60 Wholesale

~~$17~~ $13.60

Maya with Pot, Highly Detailed Original Ceramic Sculpture of a Maya Man

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$69 Wholesale

$69

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Orange Owl' - Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije-Style Figurine of Owl in Orange

Orange Owl, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije-Style Figurine of Owl in Orange

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

$49

Fantastic Frog, Colorful Hand-Painted Frog Wood Alebrije-Style Figurine

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

$69 Wholesale

$69

Diamond Tradition, Multicolored Zapotec Wool Cushion Cover

Mario Chavez

(36)

$89 Wholesale

$89

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Nocturnal Mirage' - Mexican Hand Painted Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture

Nocturnal Mirage, Mexican Hand Painted Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$49

Dream Owl, Mexican Hand Decorated Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$59

Ceramic nativity scene, 'Nativity Bells' (11 pieces) - Handcrafted Ceramic Nativity Scene Bells (11 pieces)

Nativity Scene Bells, Handcrafted Ceramic Nativity Scene Bells (11 pieces)

Aguilar Artisan Workshop

(15)

$339 Wholesale

$339

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'White Coiled Snake' - Handmade Coiled Snake-Shaped Wood Alebrije-Style Sculpture

New Arrival

White Coiled Snake, Handmade Coiled Snake-Shaped Wood Alebrije-Style Sculpture

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

$99 Wholesale

$99

Wool coasters, 'Oaxacan Star' (set of 4) - Artisan Crafted Wool Coasters (Set of 4)

Oaxacan Star, Artisan Crafted Wool Coasters (Set of 4)

Jaime Sosa

$39 Wholesale

$39

Wood phone holder, 'Hello Oaxaca' - Artisan Hand Painted Phone Holder

Hello Oaxaca, Artisan Hand Painted Phone Holder

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$77

Maya Jaguar Priest, Maya Jaguar Priest Plaque in Ceramic

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$64 Wholesale

$64

Enchanting Snake, Snake Wood Alebrije-Style Sculpture in White Grey and Black

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

$79 Wholesale

$79

Orange Quetzal, Multicolored Wooden Bird Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$74 Wholesale

$74

Zapotec Arrows in Coral, Hand Loomed Wool Cushion Cover

Mario Chavez

(36)

$67 Wholesale

$67

The Turtle and the Sea, Multicolored Hand Painted Wood Turtle Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$77

Stretching Cat in Green, Wood Alebrije Cat Sculpture in Green from Mexico

Silvia Julian

(14)

$59

Reading Owl, Hand Crafted Mexican Copal Wood Bookmark with Tropical Owl

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$17 Wholesale

$17

Blue Death, Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Skull Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$54

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Scales and Dreams' - Mexican Handmade Copal Wood Armadillo Alebrije Figurine

Scales and Dreams, Mexican Handmade Copal Wood Armadillo Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$49

Wood alebrije statuette, 'Magnificent Pegasus' - Handcrafted Alebrije Wood Pegasus Statuette from Mexico

Magnificent Pegasus, Handcrafted Alebrije Wood Pegasus Statuette from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$264 Wholesale

$264

Geometric Camel, Mexican Alebrije Camel Sculpture with Geometric Designs

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$49

Zapotec Fish, 12-inch Hand Carved and Painted Alebrije Fish Sculpture

Manuel Cruz

(12)

$459 Wholesale

$459

Colorful Camel, Wood Alebrije Camel Figurine in Vivid Colors from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$47 Wholesale

$47

Reading Cat, Teal and Pink Cat-Themed Copal Wood Bookmark from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$17 Wholesale

$17

Bright Oaxaca Blossoms, Colorful Hand Embroidered White Cotton Ruffled Skirt

Size: M,L

Sierra Embroidery

(7)

$44 Wholesale

$44

Vibrant Hummingbird, Hummingbird Alebrije Home Accent Hand Crafted in Oaxaca

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$64 Wholesale

$64

Turtle Friend, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Turtle Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$77

Hummingbird Song, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Bird Ornament

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$47 Wholesale

$47

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Owl Joy' - Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Owl Figurine from Mexico

Owl Joy, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Owl Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)