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Bold Coyote Oaxacan Wood Alebrije Statuette

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

In the 1930s in Oaxaca, Mexico, an artist named Pedro Linares fell ill. In his fevered dreams, he saw fantastical creatures--a lion with the head of a bird; a rooster with bull's horns. The colourful animals all rushed toward him shouting the nonsense word, "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon awakening, he felt compelled to recreate his vision, and the art form of alebrijes was born. Eugenia and Roberto Sosa uphold the artistic tradition with this excellent coyote sculpture. Carved from copal wood, the statuette is painted by hand in brilliant detail.

£115.03 Wholesale

£115.03
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colourful Squirrel Handcrafted Oaxacan Wood Alebrije

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

This stunning alebrije sculpture is the original work of Esteban Hernandez in Mexico. Carved by hand from copal wood, the statuette is painted in meticulous detail with elabourate patterns and bold colours.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930s in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting the nonsense word, "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream in papier mache. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache. The same style of painting can also be found on other (non-animal) items.

£163.05 Wholesale

£163.05
Red Coyote Handmade Oaxacan Wood Alebrije

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

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.

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
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Oaxacan Cat Handcrafted Mexican Alebrije Figurine

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

This wonderful cat from Esteban Hernandez in Mexico is ready to adorn a bookshelf or table edge. He carves the figurine by hand from copal wood and paints it in colourful detail in the style of Oaxacan alebrijes.

£25 Wholesale

£25
Yellow Hare Hand-Painted Alebrije Figurine from Oaxaca

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

Esteban Hernandez creates this adorable figurine in the tradition of alebrijes, a folk art form that originated in his home state of Oaxaca. The small sculpture is carved from copal wood and painted entirely by hand.

£25 Wholesale

£25
Oaxaca Snail Handcrafted Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

Adorned with cheerful artistry, this purple and pink snail makes its way from the magical lands of Oaxaca. "The snail symbolizes life that starts and ends in a spiral," believe Zeny and Reyna. After carving the copal wood alebrije, they use the tip of a maguey leaf to paint the florid patterns.

Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

£91.02 Wholesale

£91.02
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Oaxaca Dragon Dragon Inspired Copal Wood Alebrije from Oaxaca Mexico

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

Like Mexican culture in general, many Oaxaca alebrijes reveal a mixture of European and indigenous influences. This copal wood carved alebrije from the Central Valleys of Oaxaca depicts a blue and orange dragon, from European lore, with the colours of a nahual, an indigenous fantastic creature. It is the creation of artist Esteban Hernandez.

The wings and fiery tongue are removed for shipping.

£72.02 Wholesale

£72.02
Zapotec Coyote Mexico Alebrije Wild Dog Sculpture Oaxaca Folk Art

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

"All the different motifs we included to decorate this nighttime coyote are inspired by Zapotec glyphs related to the sun, water and life," Zeny and Reyna explain. They use the tip of a maguey leaf to paint the patterns on this admirable hand-carved copal wood alebrije.

£86.02 Wholesale

£86.02
Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca

Teresita Gonzalez

(43)

Alebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals, such as elephants and crocodiles, or they can be more fantastical creatures, such as dragons. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Xoxocotlan in the Mexican state of Oaxaca creates an elaborately hand carved copal wood alebrije dragonfly, or libelula. The insect is beautifully painted in bold red with accents of black, blue and yellow. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City 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.

£65.01 Wholesale

£65.01
Oaxaca Bull Handpainted Copal Wood Alebrije Bull Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

This captivating copal wood alebrije sculpture of a majestic bull is exquisitely crafted by skilled artisans, Zeny and Reyna. Its vibrant colours, including shades of blue and purple, breathe life into the intricately painted fish adorning the bull's back. This eye-catching piece not only embodies the rich tradition of Mexican folk art but also serves as a mesmerizing symbol of imagination and creativity, destined to become a cherished centrepiece in your home.

£86.02 Wholesale

£86.02
My Domain Copal Wood Oaxaca Alebrije Cat in Multiple Bright colours

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

Any cat lover knows that felines love to be up in high places to better supervise the goings-on in their (not our) houses. This brightly-coloured wooden cat alebrije by Esteban Hernandez of Oaxaca is designed specifically to be displayed on the edge of a shelf, with one paw hanging down. The tail will be detached for shipping.

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
Wind Glider Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

This cobalt blue winged horse figure with flame-coloured accents shows that Mexican handcrafts are quite adept at taking outside influences and making them their own. It is based on the European myth of Pegasus, but the design shows Japanese influence as well. It hand carved and hand painted by Oaxacan alebrije artist Esteban Hernandez.

£67.01 Wholesale

£67.01
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My Domain in Gold, Blue and Gold Copal Wood Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
Red Hare, Wood Rabbit Alebrije Figurine

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

£25 Wholesale

£25
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Crazy Cat, Small Wood Alebrije Figurine

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

£25 Wholesale

£25
Blue Oaxaca Frog, Alebrije Style Frog Figurine Wood Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

£56.01 Wholesale

£56.01
Fierce Rhinoceros, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£67.01 Wholesale

£67.01
Standing Jaguar, Artisan Crafted Oaxacan Alebrije

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

£163.05 Wholesale

£163.05
Orange Oaxaca Frog, Red Orange Alebrije Style Frog Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

£56.01 Wholesale

£56.01
Green Quetzal, Mexican Wood Bird Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

£72.02 Wholesale

£72.02
Orange Quetzal, Multicoloured Wooden Bird Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

£72.02 Wholesale

£72.02
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Surprised Monkey, Copal Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicoloured Monkey

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£65.01 Wholesale

£65.01
Armadillo Fiesta, Multicolored Wood Armadillo Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£46.01 Wholesale

£46.01
Rainbow Pegasus, Oaxacan Folk Art Pegasus Alebrije

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

£75.02 Wholesale

£75.02
Bright Monkey, Small Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Sculpture

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

£27 Wholesale

£27
Mossy Monkey, Handmade Turquoise Monkey Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

£39 Wholesale

£39
Hummingbird Visits a Cactus, Hummingbird and Barrel Cactus Wood Sculpture From Oaxaca

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

£91.02 Wholesale

£91.02
Green Chameleon, Blue-Footed Green Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

£139.04 Wholesale

£139.04
Calling Elephant, Red Dominant Elephant Alebrije Figure Made in Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

£53.01 Wholesale

£53.01
Turtle Friend, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Turtle Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£75.02 Wholesale

£75.02
Swordfish Mystery, Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

£53.01 Wholesale

£53.01
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Coyote Delight, Handcrafted Copal Wood Coyote Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£53.01 Wholesale

£53.01
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Coyote Charm, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£56.01 Wholesale

£56.01
Armadillo Delight, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Armadillo Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£58.01 Wholesale

£58.01
Fish Fun, Multicoloured Alebrije Figurine

Cesar Matias

(2)

£37 Wholesale

£37
Diving Dolphin, Alebrije Dolphin Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
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colourful Bunny, Multicoloured Rabbit Alebrije Sculpture

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

£25 Wholesale

£25
Bold Monkey, Multicoloured Small Alebrije Figurine

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

£27 Wholesale

£27
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Lilac Turtle, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

£27 Wholesale

£27
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Crazy Monkey, Handmade Animal Alebrije Figurine

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

£27 Wholesale

£27
Yellow Coyote, Artisan Crafted Wood Alebrije

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
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Flirty Hen, Hen Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
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Golden Fox, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

£53.01 Wholesale

£53.01
Blue Hare, Handmade Rabbit Alebrije Figurine

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

£25 Wholesale

£25
Elephant in Green, Artisan Crafted Green Wood Elephant Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
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Green Deer, Handmade Copal Wood Alebrije

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

£58.01 Wholesale

£58.01
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Zapotec Bunny, Hand-Painted Rabbit Alebrije Figurine

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

£25 Wholesale

£25
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Cool Coyote, Hand-Painted Wooden Alebrije

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

£163.05 Wholesale

£163.05
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Bold Rhinoceros, Handmade Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£67.01 Wholesale

£67.01
Magical Rabbit, Copal Wood Rabbit Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Manuel Cruz

(12)

£105.03 Wholesale

£105.03
Audacious Hen, Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£53.01 Wholesale

£53.01
Mountain Fox, colourful Fox Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£65.01 Wholesale

£65.01
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Crazy Bunny, Handmade Alebrije Rabbit from Mexico

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

£25 Wholesale

£25
Smiling Deer, Handmade Deer Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£53.01 Wholesale

£53.01
Cosmic Cat, Handmade Cat Alebrije

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

£526.18 Wholesale

£526.18
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Bold Cimarron, Hand-Carved Bighorn Sheep Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£58.01 Wholesale

£58.01
Perky Armadillo, Multicoloured Armadillo Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
Ocotlan Owl, Multicolored Owl Alebrije

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

£526.18 Wholesale

£526.18
Coming back

Orange Deer, Handcrafted Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
Rosy Fox, Artisan Crafted Alebrije from Mexico

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
Blue Pouncing Cat, Blue and Turquoise Whiskered Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
The Turtle and the Sea, Multicolored Hand Painted Wood Turtle Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£75.02 Wholesale

£75.02
Purple Quetzal, Artisan Crafted Bird Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

£72.02 Wholesale

£72.02
Green Hare, Handcrafted Rabbit Alebrije from Mexico

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

£25 Wholesale

£25
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Ocean Dolphin, Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
Sierra Coyote, Hand Painted Coyote Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
Bold Deer, Hand Painted Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£53.01 Wholesale

£53.01
Mythical Pegasus, Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

£75.02 Wholesale

£75.02
Relaxed Cat, Cat Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
Wild Wolf, Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije

Claudio Ojeda

(97)

£77.02 Wholesale

£77.02
Sly Siamese, Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

£440.15 Wholesale

£440.15
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Ocotlan Chameleon, Hand-Painted Alebrije Chameleon

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

£545.19 Wholesale

£545.19
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Blue Winged Owl, Hand Carved Owl Alebrije with Blue Wings from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
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Rose Winged Owl, Hand Carved Owl Alebrije with Rosy Wings from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
Iguana Joy, Copal Wood Alebrije Lizard Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£75.02 Wholesale

£75.02
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Turquoise Cat, Modern Turquoise Cat Alebrije Sculpture

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
Zapotec Pegasus, Hand Painted Wood Flying Horse Alebrije in Teal and Purple

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

£75.02 Wholesale

£75.02
Little Mouse Perez, Blue and Red Mouse Alebrije with Black Tail from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

£34 Wholesale

£34
Fantasy Elephant, colourful Handcrafted Trumpeting Elephant Wood Alebrije

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

£354.12 Wholesale

£354.12
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Kaleidoscopic Armadillo, Hand Carved Copal Wood Multicolored Armadillo Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
Night Fantasy, Wood Owl Sculpture with Hand Painted Star Design from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
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Celestial Cat, Blue and Teal Alebrije Cat with Star-Like Patterns on Body

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

£48.01 Wholesale

£48.01
Pink Iguana, Pink and Yellow Wood Iguana Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£144.04 Wholesale

£144.04
Turtle Love, Mexican Hand Painted Wood Sea Turtle Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£75.02 Wholesale

£75.02

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