Name: Wood alebrije sculpture, Mexican Dragon in Blue
SKU: 284255

Rama Indonesian Art Wood Sculpture of Rama Hindu Legend Carving

Made Mulyani

(218)

This exquisite carving depicts Rama, protagonist of the Hindu epic Ramayana and seventh avatar of the god Vishnu. Made Mulyani in Bali carves the piece carefully from native crocodile wood, highlighting the wood's unique grain in the process. The incredible level of detail in the headdress and collar of the figure result in a truly praiseworthy work of art.

$89.99 Wholesale

$89.99
Fierce Rhinoceros Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(98)

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez work in the tradition of Oaxacan alebrijes to create this amazing figurine. The rhinoceros is carved by hand from copal wood and painted in meticulous detail.

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Vishnu as A Fish Wood Sculpture of God Vishnu as A Fish Hand-Carved in India

Motilal and Ayush

(1)

Vishnu is the Hindu god of preservation and has several incarnations or avatars, Krishna and Rama being the most popular ones. But another recurrent Vishnu incarnation is Matsya, where he takes the form of a fish. This amazing sculpture by Indian artisans Motilal and Ayush depicts the Matsya avatar and is crafted from kadam wood with meticulous carving accents.

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$139.99
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Mexican Dragon in Blue Copal Wood Alebrije Sculpture of Dragon in Blue from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(327)

Mexican couple Zeny and Reyna celebrate the artistic traditions of their country, crafting an alebrije dragon from copal wood and maguey fibers. With captivating hand-painted motifs against a blue body, this sculpture is a magical addition to any home decor, bringing a little piece of Mexico in every little detail.

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$114.99
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Colorful Hummingbird Multi Color Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Zeny and Reyna

(327)

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 painted orange, red, yellow, green, white and black. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Caló gypsy word for "something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic."

Includes a thread for hanging.

Because each alebrije is individually created work of folk art, shapes will vary slightly. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Janger Dancer Hand Carved Balinese Janger Dancer Wood Wall Mask

Subrata Family

(79)

This exquisite traditional sculpture is hand carved in crocodile wood by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata. Unlike most traditional Balinese dances, the Janger dance allows both men and women to dance together. During the dance, twelve men move aggressively while twelve women sing and sway from side to side.

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$197.99
Honored Mother Hand Carved African Wood Wall Sculpture

Kennedy K. Aseidu

(8)

Resting her head sleepily on her mother's back, a baby accompanies her mother in her daily chores. "I designed this wall panel in honor of mothers who have a very critical role in family and cultural traditions," confides Kennedy K. Aseidu. Family and motherhood is highly prized throughout Africa, and mothers keep their babies close to them while performing their daily tasks, including deftly balancing a pot on their head and their baby strapped to their back with their shawls. Aseidu carves this amazing wall sculpture by hand from sese wood, bringing it to life with painted details.

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$84.99
Royal Expedition Hand-Carved Kadam Wood Elephant Figurine from India

Dayal J. Daryanani

(40)

Hand-carved from a single piece of kadam wood, this delightful figurine depicts an elephant rider on a royal expedition. India's Dayal J. Daryanani presents this fantastic addition to your home decor. You'll appreciate the amazing detail on the royal elephant and palanquin, realized with beautiful open spaces.

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$37.99
Pharaoh Sarcophagus Gold-Tone Sese Wood Sarcophagus Sculpture from Ghana

Kobina Asmah

(23)

Celebrating African history, Ghanaian artisan Kobina Asmah designs this fantastic sculpture that depicts an ancient pharaoh's sarcophagus. The historic leaders of Egypt, pharaohs served as both political and religious rulers. Working with local artisans, he creates the sculpture of sese wood with an amazing level of detail, painted with gold-tone paint and given an antiqued finish for a characteristic and charming addition to your home.

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
Blue Iguana Hand Crafted Folk Art Iguana Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(98)

Preserving an art form unique to Oaxaca, artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez craft this amazing alebrije sculpture of an iguana. The sculpture is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with myriad motifs in vibrant blues and warm browns. The sculpture makes a great addition to any space.

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.

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
The Tale of Dewi Ratih Hand Crafted Balinese Folklore Wood Statuette from Indonesia

Wayan Rendah

(576)

Inspired by traditional Indonesian folklore, Artisan Wayan Rendah crafts this amazing statuette from crocodile wood that tells the tale of Sang Hyan Raith. Dewi Ratih, known for her beauty and grace, is a Hindu goddess worshiped in Java and Bali. The ancient story tells of the demon Kala Rau, who had his plans to attack Vishnu thwarted by the beautiful goddess. Vishnu beheaded Kala Rau, and the head of the beast would chase Dewi Raith every full moon and swallow her whole, but the goddess would gracefully emerge from the demon's neck where his body once was. The story is believed to be the origin of lunar eclipses, and every full moon a ceremony is held in Bali to celebrate the beauty of the moon.

$199.99 Wholesale

$199.99
Judge of the Netherworld Fair Trade Balinese Cultural Hand Carved Wood Mask

Subrata Family

(79)

This surly character, hand-carved by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family, is a fearsome character. He is Yama, the high judge of the netherworld, in charge of meting out punishment to souls condemned to hell. Meticulously sculpted from suar wood, its superior craftsmanship is evident in the intricate detail and glowing finish.

$157.99 Wholesale

$157.99

Featured Reviews

Alebrije sculpture, 'Colorful Hummingbird'

Brodie

Jun 14, 2018

Beautiful and adjustable!

I have seen a great many works of art, and your hummingbirds are some of the prettiest. They make me smile each time I see them, and draw constant compliments. I have the blue, green, purple and "colorful" ones and would love to see more: maybe bright yellow, light blue, lilac, gray, copper? And with beaks at different angles and of different lengths? I have moved the wings so some have big feathers in front, others in back or in the middle. They hang from my office ceiling, all at different heights. Please take care of the copal trees, and thank you for creating such beautiful things!

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Wood mask, 'Janger Dancer'

Harry

Jul 30, 2018

This Enchanting Mask became..

Adorning my fireplace mantel, this Beautiful Enchanting Mask became the focal point of collaged carved wood pieces also purchased from NOVICA. Wish I could Attache a photo to show how it all looks!

Delicate And Beautifully Carved Wood Masterpiece!

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Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Mexican Dragon in Blue'

mary alice's Tsar

May 10, 2022

Amazing piece

I have bought it To save it for a gift for one of my grandchildren. I actually have bought three and will continue purchasing more because they are amazing

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