Name: Wood alebrije sculpture, Mexican Dragon in Red
SKU: 284254

Perky Red Parrot Handmade Red Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(70)

A perky red parrot alights on a tree branch. With wings spread, it flaunts flirty feathers in bright primary colors. Pablo and Lucy Mendez carry on the traditional alebrije folk art they learned from their own parents to craft the beautiful bird.

Oaxaca's alebrije tradition derives from the art of Pedro Linares (1906-1992), a Mexico City papier mache artist. While in a coma during a serious illness, he found himself in a dream forest with fanciful creatures made with body parts from different animals. They cried, "Alebrije! Alebrije!" When he awakened, Linares crafted the figures in papier mache and his influence reached to Oaxaca, where they are carved from copal wood.

Because each sculpture is an individually created work of folk art, shapes are dictated by the wood branch and may vary slightly. The feathers and tree trunk are disassembled to protect them during shipping.

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Lithe Tree Frog Wood Alebrije Tree Frog Sculpture from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(70)

Working in the folk art style of alebrije sculptures, Mexican duo Pablo and Lucy Mendez create this striking addition to your home decor. Carved of copal wood and painted by hand with dot motifs in fiery tones of red, yellow, and orange, a lithe tree frog splays its limbs.

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.

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Chirping Cricket Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(70)

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 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.

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Sankofa Hand Carved Sese Wood Bird Sculpture from West Africa

Winfred Ansah Okoampah

(6)

Hand carved from rich sese wood and colored with deep scarlet red and black paint, West African artist Winfred Ansah Okoampah presents this sculpture of a bird named Sankofa, an Adinkra symbol meaning "go back and get it." The artist's interpretation of the word is to "bring the good things from the past into the present" and this retrospective piece of art is also a beautiful representation of West African wildlife.

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Red Coyote Handmade Oaxacan Wood Alebrije

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(11)

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 with bold red dots and stripes.

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Rosy Fox Artisan Crafted Alebrije from Mexico

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(11)

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 art, typically crafted from papier mache or wood.

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Chameleonic Strawberry Painted Strawberry Copal Wood Chameleon Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(98)

Vibrant colors and festive motifs capture Pedro Linares' eccentric and fantastical imagination, adding a characteristic vibe to Jesus and Roxana Hernandez's newest figurine. Part of Pedro Linares' Alebrije art style, this copal wood piece from Mexico takes the form of a charming chameleon, whose strawberry base hue painted by hand beautifully blends with purple, green and blue shades.

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Green Deer Handmade Copal Wood Alebrije

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(11)

Carved by hand from copal wood, this wonderful alebrije is from Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in Mexico. The folk art form originated in Oaxaca but has become popular throughout the country and beyond. The deer statuette is meticulously painted by hand in bright lime green.

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Passion Icon Hand-Carved Pomegranate Linden Tree Wood Figurine (Large)

Hayk Mesropyan

Considered Eden's forbidden fruit, the kingdom's symbol of vitality and Armenia's national icon of passion, pomegranates are a beloved gift from nature for this thriving region. Part of the country's culture, legends and modern arts, this enchanting fruit inspires Hayk Mesropyan to create a stunning figurine from linden tree wood with a vibrant red hue that sends a message of love.

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Passion Icon Hand-Carved Pomegranate Linden Tree Wood Figurine (Medium)

Hayk Mesropyan

Considered Eden's forbidden fruit, the kingdom's symbol of prosperity and Armenia's national icon of passion, pomegranates are a beloved gift from nature for this thriving region. Part of the country's culture, legends and modern arts, this mystic fruit inspires Hayk Mesropyan to create a captivating figurine from linden tree wood with a vibrant red hue that sends a message of love.

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Passion Icon Hand-Carved Pomegranate Linden Tree Wood Figurine (Small)

Hayk Mesropyan

Considered Eden's forbidden fruit, the kingdom's symbol of resilience and Armenia's national icon of passion, pomegranates are a beloved gift from nature for this prosperous region. Part of the country's culture, legends and modern arts, this sweet fruit inspires Hayk Mesropyan to create a cute figurine from linden tree wood with a vibrant red hue that sends a message of love.

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Crimson Feline Questions Hand-Painted Copal Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Crimson

Zeny and Reyna

(327)

This curious kitty is distracted by the whimsical pattern that ornaments its body, all hand-painted by Mexican artisans Zeny and Reyna. As an homage to the traditional alebrije art style, the team works on copal wood to create this cat figurine, featuring a dapper palette of crimson and blue hues that evokes the region's classic vibe.

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Passion Message, Hand-Painted Red Linden Tree Wood Figurine (Small)

Hayk Mesropyan

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Passion Message, Hand-Painted Red Linden Tree Wood Figurine (Medium)

Hayk Mesropyan

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$47.99
Passion Message, Hand-Painted Red Linden Tree Wood Figurine (Large)

Hayk Mesropyan

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Ancestral Duo, Handcrafted Rustic Albesia Wood Statuette from Bali

Anak Agung Ary

(8)

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Dushanbe Dames, Set of Two Blue and Red Wood Figurines of Traditional Girls

Kodir Egamov

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Profile of a Queen, Carved Sese Wood Sculpture of an African Woman from Ghana

Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng

(6)

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Cute Porcupine in Red, Copal Wood Alebrije Porcupine Sculpture in Red and Blue

Zeny and Reyna

(327)

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Hunter Head, Red and Black Sese Wood Sculpture with Aluminum Accents

Emmanuel Nyadedzor

(58)

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Mexican Dragon in Red, Copal Wood Alebrije Sculpture of Dragon in Red and Orange

Zeny and Reyna

(327)

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Altar to Heritage, Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Sculpture in Green and Red

Emmanuel Nyadedzor

(58)

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Iguana Steps in Strawberry, Hand-Painted Strawberry Copal Wood Alebrije Iguana Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(327)

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Mojarra's Strawberry Dream, Hand-Painted Red and Teal Copal Wood Alebrije Fish Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(327)

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Mojarra's Honey Dream, Hand-Painted Honey and Red Copal Wood Alebrije Fish Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(327)

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Feline Sport in Scarlet, Painted Scarlet Copal Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine with Ball

Zeny and Reyna

(327)

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Regal Marriage, Set of 2 Painted Traditional Wood Bride and Groom Figurines

Kodir Egamov

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Splendorous Marriage, Set of 2 Red and Blue Wood Bride and Groom Figurines

Kodir Egamov

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Majestic Marriage, Set of 2 Yellow and Red Wood Bride and Groom Figurines

Kodir Egamov

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Barong of Bali, Handcrafted Acacia Wood Mask of Balinese Barong

Made Mulyani

(218)

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Fluffy Russet Ears, Floral Russet Copal Wood Alebrije Bunny Figurine from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(327)

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Rochelle

Dec 3, 2016

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Thank you Mr. Apenteng for this beautiful wood carving. The workmanship is outstanding and the hand painting design of the costume is excellent. I am so very, very happy you are working with NOVICA so that people have the opportunity to purchase your works of art. Rochelle New jersey 12-03-2016

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Oct 4, 2017

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