hand carved (12 items)
Acrobatic Dragon
Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine
Acrobatic Dragon, Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine
Zeny and Reyna
Husband and wife duo Zeny and Reyna from Oaxaca grew up with the tradition of carving alebrijes (fantastical figurines of real and imagined animals); both of their parents were master carvers in that... read more$67.99$61.19Artist: Zeny and Reyna
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
Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures honored their dead through celebrations and commemorations; after the arrival of the Spaniards, these cultural traditions became fused with the Catholic church's rituals... read more$89.99$80.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Majestic Quetzalcoatl
Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Quetzalcoatl Serpent Figurine
Majestic Quetzalcoatl, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Quetzalcoatl Serpent Figurine
Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
This exquisite alebrije figurine embodies the grandeur of Quetzalcoatl, the mythical Feathered-Serpent deity of ancient Mesoamerican culture. Vivid hues and meticulous designs hand-painted by Mexico’s... read more$107.99$97.19Artist: Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
Duck of the Dead
Bamboo and Teak Wood Duck Sculpture of Day of the Dead
Duck of the Dead, Bamboo and Teak Wood Duck Sculpture of Day of the Dead
Ira S.
Ducks are often related to cheerfulness, loyalty and protection. These charming birds inspire Java's Ira S. to hand-carve playful wood sculptures from bamboo and teak wood. This time, Ira presents a... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Ira S.
Axolotl
Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije from Mexico
Axolotl, Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana recreate the axolotl, one of Mexico's rarest and most iconic creatures, in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric... read more$109.99$98.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Death and Folklore
Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine
Death and Folklore, Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Skulls are a recurrent theme in Mexican handicrafts, reflecting the convivial and familiar attitudes of the Mexican people towards death. Artisans in San Martín Tilcajete in the state of Oaxaca apply... read more$57.99$52.19Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Blue Death
Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Skull Figurine from Mexico
Blue Death, Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Skull Figurine from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Mexico's Day of the Dead festivities are unlike any other country's, but skulls are part of the national shared imagery and are a favorite subject for artisans all year. After this hand carved copal... read more$57.99$52.19Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Imposing Quetzalcoatl
Wood Quetzalcoatl Serpent Figurine Hand-Painted in Mexico
Imposing Quetzalcoatl, Wood Quetzalcoatl Serpent Figurine Hand-Painted in Mexico
Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
The Feathered-Serpent deity of ancient Mesoamerican culture, known as Quetzalcoatl, is the star of this exceptional alebrije figurine that pays homage to traditional Mexican folk art in a most... read more$107.99$97.19Artist: Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
Merry Martian
Hand-Painted Alebrije Figurine
Merry Martian, Hand-Painted Alebrije Figurine
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Crafted in the style of Oaxacan alebrije sculptures, this enchanting figurine is from Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in Mexico. The small statuette is carved from copal wood and meticulously painted by... read more$37.99$34.19Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Holy Skeletal Night
Rustic Style Pinewood Hand Crafted Nativity Scene (Set of 9)
Holy Skeletal Night, Rustic Style Pinewood Hand Crafted Nativity Scene (Set of 9)
Jose Canil Ramos
Jose Canil Ramos combines Guatemala's Day of the Dead customs with Christian traditions for the design of this extraordinary nativity scene. "I thought it would be fun to make it with innocent... read more$104.99$94.49Artist: Jose Canil Ramos
Dancing Toucans
Handmade Bird Alebrijes (Pair)
Dancing Toucans, Handmade Bird Alebrijes (Pair)
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This delightful duo is handcrafted by Mexico's Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in the style of Oaxacan alebrijes. Carved from copal wood, the two toucans are painted by hand with colorful paints. The folk... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Fantastic Pegasus
Artisan Crafted Pegasus Alebrije
Fantastic Pegasus, Artisan Crafted Pegasus Alebrije
Esteban Hernandez
Esteban Hernandez in Mexico works in the wonderful Oaxacan folk art form known as alebrijes to create this excellent pegasus sculpture. He carves the winged horse from copal wood, and then carefully... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez