sculptures of hands

The distinctive bright pearl grey color of this splendid cat figurine is obtained by treating ceramic at high temperatures to ensure its quality. Designed at the Ken Edwards Workshop in Mexico, this adorable figurine is painted by hand with white dove, butterfly and leaf motifs that make it an even more special decorative accent.

The traditional technique of high-temperature ceramic brings us this sweet figurine made by the Ken Edwards Workshop in Mexico. After a long process to ensure its quality, this lovely cat is ready to be hand-painted in detail by the artisans. Its gorgeous finish makes it a playful decoration perfect for any room at home.

Artisan Carlos Mendez in Mexico crafts this pretty box from copal wood and paints it by hand in the style of Oaxacan alebrije sculptures. The narrow box is just right for storing jewelry and other small treasures.

Beautifully carved and painted by hand, this charming 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 dog ornaments is painted in a different color scheme.

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.

Handcrafted of copal wood in the traditional style of alebrije sculptures, this delightful hummingbird brings beauty and grace to your tree this holiday season. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Mexico create the ornament, which is painted by hand. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near death and yet his dreams were extremely vivid. He tells of a place where all was peaceful and quiet until all of a sudden there appeared a lion with an eagle's head, a rooster with bull's horns and a donkey with butterfly wings. They kept screeching "alebrije, alebrije!" and Pedro began running away. He encountered a man who told him it was not yet his time to be there are and he should continue running towards the exit. In this dream Pedro climbed out of a window and regained consciousness.

Spreading its enchanting feathers, this beautiful hummingbird embodies the aura of an ethereal Eden, transporting you to a realm full of peace and perfection. Mexican artisans Zeny and Reyna handcraft this glorious ornament from copal wood, transforming the piece into a traditional alebrije figurine whose palette of orange, kiwi and lemon hues creates a vibrant illusion. In addition, a little loop allows you to hang the design anywhere.

Spreading its gorgeous feathers, this lovely hummingbird embodies the spirit of Mexico's festivities, transporting you to an ethereal realm full of joy and harmony. Mexican artisans Zeny and Reyna handcraft this sublime ornament from copal wood, transforming the piece into a traditional alebrije figurine whose palette of orange, crimson and carnation hues creates a breathtaking illusion. In addition, a little loop allows you to hang the design anywhere.

Spreading its stunning feathers, this charming hummingbird embodies the spirit of the jungle, transporting you to an ethereal realm full of vegetation and calm. Mexican artisans Zeny and Reyna handcraft this exquisite ornament from copal wood, transforming the piece into a traditional alebrije figurine whose palette of emerald and citron hues creates a dazzling illusion. In addition, a little loop allows you to hang the design anywhere.

Poised and ready to swoop in at the first sight of nectar is this inventively decorated hanging hummingbird alebrije from Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca. Carved by hand from copal wood, the bird's red and purple body is adorned with small yellow blossoms. The removable wings and tail feathers are green and terracotta with yellow tips. The bird can be hung using the metal ring on its back. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

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.

Just as an owl says 'who', this bookmark instinctively says 'read', but in a fun and colorful way. Mexican artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez create the bookmark with this purpose, hand-carving copal wood and painting the owl in their country's prized alebrije motif, with swirls, dots and vivid colors contributing to the owl's unique identity. Pablo and Lucy dream of their artistic creations finding homes across the globe where people can experience a piece of Oaxaca's heritage.

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