quirky sculpture (22 items)
Eagle Protector
Authentic Handmade Huichol Beaded Mask
Eagle Protector, Authentic Handmade Huichol Beaded Mask
Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
With wings spread protectively, Werika covers the forehead of a mysterious personage. Regarded by the Huichol as their divine mother, she also represents Our Lady of Guadalupe. One of her heads talks... read more$239.99Artist: Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
French Bulldog
Handcrafted Wood Dog Sculpture
French Bulldog, Handcrafted Wood Dog Sculpture
Jose Canil Ramos
Carved and painted entirely by hand, this wooden French bulldog sculpture will steal your heart. Jose Canil Ramos in Guatemala crafts the canine from pinewood, painting it with spatter motifs and... read more$149.99Artist: Jose Canil Ramos
Dead Wedding
Wood and Ceramic Day of the Dead Wedding Retablo from Peru
Dead Wedding, Wood and Ceramic Day of the Dead Wedding Retablo from Peru
Erika Ulloa
Celebrating their marriage, two newlywed calavera skeletons are surrounded by musicians who play joyously. Peruvian artisan Erika Ulloa creates this traditional retablo, bringing the spirit of Day of... read more$104.99Artist: Erika Ulloa
Black Fox
Wood Alebrije Fox Figurine in Black from Mexico
Black Fox, Wood Alebrije Fox Figurine in Black from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
Carved of copal wood, a watchful fox is depicted in this charming alebrije figurine. Mexican duo Zeny and Reyna design this figurine, which is hand-painted with metallic motifs over its stark black... read more$89.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
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$109.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Bicycle Cat
Hand Painted Alebrije Cat Figurine
Bicycle Cat, Hand Painted Alebrije Cat Figurine
Zeny and Reyna
Mexican artisans Zeny and Reyna create this excellent alebrije sculpture, demonstrating their expertise in the Oaxacan folk art form. The whimsical sculpture is carved from copal wood and painted in... read more$119.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Fanciful Cat
Handmade Papier Mache Cat Alebrije
Fanciful Cat, Handmade Papier Mache Cat Alebrije
Marina Lozano
Working in papier mache, Marina Lozano in Mexico creates this fanciful alebrije sculpture. The winged cat is carefully hand painted with a dizzying array of motifs in myriad colors.The folk art... read more$79.99Artist: Marina Lozano
Flamingo
Hand Painted Small Flamingo Figurine
Flamingo, Hand Painted Small Flamingo Figurine
Manuel Delfino
Inspired by the Mexican folk art form of alebrijes, Manuel Delfino in Guatemala creates this charming small figurine. The flamingo is carved by hand from pinewood and carefully hand painted in... read more$34.99Artist: Manuel Delfino
Audacious Hen
Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture
Audacious Hen, Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This brightly colored hen is the work of artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico, who preserve the distinctly Oaxacan folk art form of alebrijes. The sculpture is carved by hand from copal wood... read more$57.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Owl Man
Owl Man Nahual Ceramic Sculpture
Owl Man, Owl Man Nahual Ceramic Sculpture
Aguilar Artisan Workshop
Though its meanings and translations vary, in some Mesoamerican traditions a nahual is a person's spirit animal, or even someone who has the ability to shapeshift into that animal. The Aguilar Artisan... read more$67.99Artist: Aguilar Artisan Workshop
Enchanting Armadillo
Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Armadillo Figurine
Enchanting Armadillo, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Armadillo Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Exquisitely decorated with the detailed motifs that distinguish alebrije artwork, this armadillo is handcrafted from copal wood by Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. The figurine is painted... read more$57.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Big Owl Woman
Hand Crafted Nahual Sculpture of Owl Woman
Big Owl Woman, Hand Crafted Nahual Sculpture of Owl Woman
Aguilar Artisan Workshop
Although it has numerous meanings and translations, in some Mesoamerican traditions a nahual is a person's spirit animal, or even someone who has the ability to shapeshift into that animal. This... read more$89.99Artist: Aguilar Artisan Workshop
Alert Axolotl
Handmade Alebrije Axolotl
Alert Axolotl, Handmade Alebrije Axolotl
Marina Lozano
The charismatic salamander known as the axolotl is beautifully captured in the form of an alebrije by Mexican artisan Marina Lozano. The artisan works in papier mache to create the sculpture, which is... read more$79.99Artist: Marina Lozano
Frog of Abundance
Hand Crafted Papier Mache Frog Alebrije
Frog of Abundance, Hand Crafted Papier Mache Frog Alebrije
Marina Lozano
This utterly charming creature from Marina Lozano in Mexico offers you his heart. The alebrije is crafted by hand from recycled papier mache and carefully painted by hand. The whimsical sculpture has... read more$109.99Artist: Marina Lozano
Little Black Mouse Perez
Turquoise and Black Mouse Alebrije Figure Signed by Artisans
Little Black Mouse Perez, Turquoise and Black Mouse Alebrije Figure Signed by Artisans
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This black and turquoise mouse figure is a magical alebrije, an animal wood carving painted in fantastic colors. He is named after another fantasy creature, the Ratoncito Pérez, Mexico's answer to the... read more$37.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Mermaid's Home
Hand-Painted Mermaid-Themed Ceramic Sculpture from Mexico
Mermaid's Home, Hand-Painted Mermaid-Themed Ceramic Sculpture from Mexico
Javier Ramirez
Playing a melodious sitar, a mermaid is surrounded by a world of colorful flowers, starfish, and fish. Mexican artisan Javier Ramirez creates this traditional "tree of life" sculpture. Each... read more$104.99Artist: Javier Ramirez
Mexican Toys
Hand-Painted Toy-Themed Ceramic Sculpture from Mexico
Mexican Toys, Hand-Painted Toy-Themed Ceramic Sculpture from Mexico
Javier Ramirez
Javier Ramirez celebrates the variety of Mexican toys with this "tree of life" sculpture. In the center, a young girl in traditional clothing is surrounded by figurines depicting flowers and... read more$99.99Artist: Javier Ramirez
Colorful Hummingbird
Multi Color Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Colorful Hummingbird, Multi Color Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Zeny and Reyna
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... read more$69.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Brown and Turquoise Old Tim...
Green and Brown Ceramic Mini Bus Decoration from Guatemala
Brown and Turquoise Old Tim..., Green and Brown Ceramic Mini Bus Decoration from Guatemala
Vitelio Orozco
All aboard to the market at Xela! Sometimes known as chicken buses, these old fashioned vehicles carried people and merchandise to and from rural market towns. Noted Guatemalan ceramicist Vitelio... read more$19.99Artist: Vitelio Orozco
Cute Porcupine in Green
Copal Wood and Maguey Mexican Porcupine Sculpture in Green
Cute Porcupine in Green, Copal Wood and Maguey Mexican Porcupine Sculpture in Green
Zeny and Reyna
A cute little porcupine is crafted by hand of copal wood with spines of maguey plant fibers, making a charming addition to any home. Working together, Mexico's Zeny and Reyna paint this sculpture by... read more$39.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Mango Axolotl
Orange-Yellow Wood Axolotl Alebrije Key Fob
Mango Axolotl, Orange-Yellow Wood Axolotl Alebrije Key Fob
Claudio Ojeda
This charming key fob is hand crafted by Claudio Ojeda in Mexico. The axolotl alebrije is carved from copal wood and painted in mango orange and a colorful array of patterns and shapes. The wood... read more$23.99Artist: Claudio Ojeda
Wide-Eyed Panda
Cute Wood Alebrije Panda Key Fob
Wide-Eyed Panda, Cute Wood Alebrije Panda Key Fob
Claudio Ojeda
This adorable key fob is hand crafted by Claudio Ojeda in Mexico. The panda alebrije is carved from copal wood and painted in black and white and myriad patterns and shapes in pink and purple. The... read more$25.99Artist: Claudio Ojeda