animal figurines

Enjoy Guatemala's exotic nature with this charming accessory directly from these prosperous lands. A talented team of artisans from the Hands Of Atitlan Association works on this glass beaded keychain, whose lizard shape captures the tropical essence of the region. Made in a palette of pink hues, the piece is also a symbol of kindness.

To make this cute set of three pink pig-shaped figurines, Jose Arriola works ceramic at high temperatures on wood and charcoal-fueled grills, a method used in his native Guatemala since the ancient times of the Mayans. This hand-painted sweet pig family has floral motifs and is a perfect decoration to bring some warmth to your spaces.

In the 1930s, Mexico City saw the beginning of a captivating art style. After a feverish dream full of fantastic creatures, Pedro Linares started to create colorful animal-like sculptures called alebrijes.

Since that day, many have continued Pedro's legacy, making amazing works such as this unique piece of wall art by Alejandro de Esesarte.

"I was drawing an alebrije-like figure, when a little girl came to see what I was doing and joyfully shouted, 'alegrijes!' She misspelled 'alebrijes,' and we all laughed," he recalls.

"Later in the day, it hit me — the little girl didn't make a mistake. Because by changing a single letter, she gave me the new name for my line of alebrijes. They will be called alegrijes.

"Alegre' means means 'joy.' Alegrijes — the ones who bring joy." Using a vibrant palette, the artisan crafts a spectacular winged beast, half-deer and half-dragon.

This adorable rabbit-shaped alebrije figurine is a whimsical wonder that will leave you enchanted. Expertly carved from copal wood and adorned with an array of carmine and green hues, this little masterpiece by Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez is a true joy for the senses. The intricate motifs, hand-painted with utmost precision, add to the figurine's charm and make it an irresistible decorative accent that can breathe vitality and sweetness into any space.

Puno welcomes people with a splendid landscape of classic roofs where little pairs of bulls rest gracefully. Known as the Toritos de Pucara, these ceramic sculptures are an icon of the Andean culture, symbolizing the duality of its worldview as each figure represents the harmony between evil and celestial forces. This little torito, in particular, wears a floral and leafy design in pink hues, made by the talented Peruvian artisan Elva Flores as a sign of kindness and friendship.