The marine realm meets the vibrant alebrije art style in this charming creation by Mexico's Esteban Hernandez. Working with copal wood, the artisan hand-carves this seal sculpture painted with a...read more
Playful and flexible, otters represent the lively nature of the rivers with their unique personalities, inspiring Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez from Mexico to adapt them to the traditional alebrije...read more
Playful and flexible, otters represent the joyous nature of the rivers with their unique personalities, inspiring Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez from Mexico to adapt them to the traditional alebrije...read more
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez recreate this buffalo in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of turquoise, teal...read more
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez recreate this African elephant in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of turquoise...read more
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez recreate an adorable fox in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with festive geometric patterns in a palette of grey, mint...read more
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
Walter Jose Acosta depicts a high-ranking woman of the Nazca culture of ancient Peru. Her robes reveal intricate geometric motifs, expertly handwoven by these pre-Inca people. Even more complex...read more