mexican carved animals

This graceful winged gazelle alebrije hand carved from copal wood is a beautiful teal blue with hand painted detailed circle and dot motifs in purple and green across his body. This alebrije is handcrafted by artisans Zeny and Reyna of Mexico. The gazelle's small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

Each alebrije is unique, as the artist works with the individual shape of each specific copal branch to determine the final design.

Winged Song Teal Alebrije Gazelle with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$63.65 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $63.65

Nocturnal Mirage Mexican Hand Painted Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Following in the footsteps of their ancestors, Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca design and craft this intriguing owl alebrije sculpture from copal wood. "In our village, most of the men and women are wood-carvers and we specialize in Mexico's traditional alebrije sculptures. These are colorful and fanciful figures carved from natural branches that depict all kinds of...imaginary creatures," Jesus explains.

The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he dreamed 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. Upon recovering, Linares recreated these figures in bright colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes. His work became famous and was one of the main influences of artisans in the state of Oaxaca who began crafting alebrijes of their own using traditional wood carving methods.

With a smiling if startled expression, this lovely monkey comes with a promise of friendship. From Zeny and Reyna, the endearing statuette is carved of copal wood and painted by hand with a palette of cheerful colors that includes orange, red, blue, green, yellow, and pink.

~~$49~~ $41.65

My Monkey Friend Colorful Handcrafted Wood Statuette

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$67.15 Wholesale

~~$79~~ $67.15

Nocturnal Cat Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

Taking a walk, a nocturnal little cat brings the magnificence of Mexican folk art to your home. Zeny and Reyna hand-carve this alebrije figurine of copal wood, hand-painting the black cat with vibrantly colored intricate motifs. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near death and yet his dreams were extremely vivid. He tells of a place where all was peaceful and quiet until all of a sudden there appeared a lion with an eagle's head, a rooster with bull's horns and a donkey with butterfly wings. They kept screeching "alebrije, alebrije!" and Pedro began running away. He encountered a man who told him it was not yet his time to be there are and he should continue running towards the exit. In this dream Pedro climbed out of a window and regained consciousness.

$73.95 Wholesale

~~$87~~ $73.95

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 region's traditional folk art. Here they create a wildly colorful dragon in a contorted, acrobatic pose. The dragon is carved by hand from copal wood and painted in a rainbow of psychedelic colors.

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.

Acrobatic Dragon Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$60.80 Wholesale

~~$64~~ $60.80

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

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

A swirling star design atop its head distinguishes this hand-painted alebrije owl from Oaxacan artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. "We're an artisan family and we strive to improve our skills day by day....So we take on the challenge of creating innovative designs," states Jesus. The whimsical figurine is carved by hand from copal wood.

The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he dreamed 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. Upon recovering, Linares recreated these figures in bright colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes. His work became famous and was one of the main influences of artisans in the state of Oaxaca who began crafting alebrijes of their own using traditional wood carving methods.

~~$59~~ $50.15

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 hand to feature a solid green body with stripes of red and yellow along its spines.

Cute Porcupine in Green Copal Wood and Maguey Mexican Porcupine Sculpture in Green

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$33.30 Wholesale

~~$37~~ $33.30

Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Mexico handcraft this charming coyote alebrije figurine. Painted in colorful shades such as cerulean and light olive, the copal wood coyote takes a howling pose. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he dreamed 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. Upon recovering, Linares recreated these figures in bright colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes. His work became famous and was one of the main influences of artisans in the state of Oaxaca who began crafting alebrijes of their own using traditional wood carving methods.

Coyote Charm Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$51.30 Wholesale

~~$54~~ $51.30

Pablo and Lucy Mendez are part of the Oaxaca wood alebrije tradition, which economically sustains the rural town of San Martin Tilcajete in the Central Valleys of this Mexican state. This version depicts a deer with sleek appendages and semi-natural coloring. The ears, antlers and tail detach to allow for shipping without breakage.

Running Grace Wood Deer Alebrije From San Martin Tilcajete Oaxaca

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$70.30 Wholesale

~~$74~~ $70.30

Oaxaca Snail Handcrafted Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

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.

$79.90 Wholesale

~~$94~~ $79.90

Zapotec Fish 12-inch Hand Carved and Painted Alebrije Fish Sculpture

Manuel Cruz

(12)

A rotund fish with big eyes swims sinuously in cool rivers. Colorful motifs from Zapotec art and ancient temples cover the body and fins. By Manuel Cruz, this is a beautiful example of Mexico's alebrije art. The image is carved by hand of copal wood in the style of Oaxaca and meticulously painted by hand with tiny brushes. The finer details are created using a maguey thorn instead of a brush.

The alebrije tradition originated with Mexico City artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he became ill and fell into a coma. While he was unconscious, he dreamed he was caught between the land of the living and the dead, a place populated with creatures whose body parts belonged to different animals. The beings repeatedly cried, "Alebrije!" When he was well, Linares recreated these fanciful figures in papier mache. His work became famous and inspired artisans in the state of Oaxaca, who began crafting alebrijes of wood.

The wood branch dictates the final form, thus size and shapes can vary slightly. Thus, each alebrije is an authentic work of Mexican folk art.

$390.15 Wholesale

~~$459~~ $390.15

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

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

~~$49~~ $41.65

Wild Wolf, Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije

Claudio Ojeda

(99)

$67.15 Wholesale

~~$79~~ $67.15

Happy Emperor Penguins, Black and White Penguin Alebrije Figures from Oaxaca (Pair)

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$82.45 Wholesale

~~$97~~ $82.45

Cautious Black and White Rhino, Black and White Rhinoceros Alebrije Wood Carving from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$71.40 Wholesale

~~$84~~ $71.40

Mossy Monkey, Handmade Turquoise Monkey Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

~~$39~~ $33.15

Dainty Deer in Orange, Hand Carved Alebrije Deer Figurine

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$62.90 Wholesale

~~$74~~ $62.90

Rainbow Snail, Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$84.55 Wholesale

~~$89~~ $84.55

Perky Blue Parrot, Handmade Blue Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$226.95 Wholesale

~~$267~~ $226.95

Bold Coyote, Oaxacan Wood Alebrije Statuette

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

$101.15 Wholesale

~~$119~~ $101.15

Dainty Deer in Grey, Handcrafted Grey Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$73.15 Wholesale

~~$77~~ $73.15

Colorful Macaw, Multicolored Hand Painted Pinewood Macaw Figurine

Manuel Delfino

(32)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Axolotl, Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$90.95 Wholesale

~~$107~~ $90.95

Chameleon with the Blues, Blue and Orange Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$122.40 Wholesale

~~$144~~ $122.40

Iguana Joy, Copal Wood Alebrije Lizard Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$77~~ $65.45

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

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$124.95 Wholesale

~~$147~~ $124.95

Reading Hummingbird, Handmade Floral Bird-Themed Copal Wood Bookmark from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$14.45 Wholesale

~~$17~~ $14.45

Colorful Camel, Wood Alebrije Camel Figurine in Vivid Colors from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$39.95 Wholesale

~~$47~~ $39.95

Garden Hummingbird, Handcrafted Wood Hanging Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$51.30 Wholesale

~~$54~~ $51.30

Dream Owl, Mexican Hand Decorated Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$59~~ $50.15

Owl Delight, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Owl Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Mexican Hairless Dog in Jade, Blue Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$92.65 Wholesale

~~$109~~ $92.65

Geometric Camel, Mexican Alebrije Camel Sculpture with Geometric Designs

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $41.65

Tribal Salmon, Ghana Hand Carved Wood Sculpture

Anna Yawson

(34)

$79 Wholesale

$79

Mexican Hairless Dog in Red, Orange Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$108.30 Wholesale

~~$114~~ $108.30

Turtle Love, Mexican Hand Painted Wood Sea Turtle Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$77~~ $65.45

Scales and Dreams, Mexican Handmade Copal Wood Armadillo Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Rainbow Iguana, Hand Crafted Mexican Folk Art Yellow Lizard Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$136.80 Wholesale

~~$144~~ $136.80

Blue Goat, Artisan Crafted Goat Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Colorful Peacock, Hand-Painted Alebrije Wood Peacock Sculpture from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

~~$39~~ $33.15

Ocean Dolphin, Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Red Dragonfly, Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca

Teresita Gonzalez

(44)

$63.65 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $63.65

Relaxed Cat, Cat Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $41.65

Magical Rabbit, Copal Wood Rabbit Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Manuel Cruz

(12)

$98.10 Wholesale

~~$109~~ $98.10

Mother Opossum, Handmade Wood Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$130.90 Wholesale

~~$154~~ $130.90

Sweet Ducks, Painted Wood Alebrije Duck Ornaments (Set of 5) from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $41.65

Stark Pig, Hand-Carved Black Marble Pig Sculpture from Mexico

Sierra Family

(117)

$156.40 Wholesale

~~$184~~ $156.40

Mythic Bull, Hand-Carved Wood Alebrije Bull Sculpture from Mexico

Teresita Gonzalez

(44)

$107.95 Wholesale

~~$127~~ $107.95

Fierce Jaguar, Handmade Wooden Alebrije Statuette

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$75.65 Wholesale

~~$89~~ $75.65

Powerful Jaguar, Carved Wood Decorative Jaguar Mask from Guatemala

Juan and Carolina

(78)

$104 Wholesale

$104

Walking Fish, Hand Painted Fish Alebrije Ornaments (Set of 4)

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

~~$59~~ $50.15

Smiling Deer, Handmade Deer Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$45.90 Wholesale

~~$54~~ $45.90

Tiny Fluttering, Golden and Pink Pinewood Dragonfly Magnet Carved in Mexico

Mariana Gonzalez

(6)

$19.55 Wholesale

~~$23~~ $19.55

Golden Olmec Lord, Collectible Mexican Ceramic Mask with Yellow Birds

Eufrosia Pantaleon

(156)

$71.40 Wholesale

~~$84~~ $71.40

Mountain Fox, Colorful Fox Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$56.95 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $56.95

Mythical Pegasus, Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

$73.15 Wholesale

~~$77~~ $73.15

Perky Armadillo, Multicolored Armadillo Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $41.65

Little Ruby Hummingbird, Unique Red Bird Wall Art Steel Sculpture from Mexico

J. Blas

(340)

$25.52 Wholesale

~~$29~~ $25.52

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

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$77~~ $65.45

Shimmering Fish, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Fish Figurine from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

~~$59~~ $50.15

Hummingbird Flower, Flower-Shaped Marble Hummingbird Earrings

Length: 2" x 0.8" W

Josefina and Cecilia

(9)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Cafe Cat, Marble Cat Sculpture in Beige from Mexico

Sierra Family

(117)

$84.55 Wholesale

~~$89~~ $84.55

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

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

~~$49~~ $41.65

Lotus Axolotl, Colorful Axolotl Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Teresita Gonzalez

(44)

$92.65 Wholesale

~~$109~~ $92.65

Golden Cricket, Cricket Copal Alebrije Wood Sculpture from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Marine World, Sea Turtle Design 950 Silver Ring from Mexico

Size: 6,7,8,9,10

Alon Diller

(455)

$84.15 Wholesale

~~$99~~ $84.15

Audacious Hen, Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$51.30 Wholesale

~~$54~~ $51.30

Proud Lion, Multicolored Hand Carved Lion Figurine

Manuel Delfino

(32)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Icon of Guatemala, Hand-Painted Wooden Figurine of Guatemalan Quetzal Bird

Manuel Delfino

(32)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Bold Rhinoceros, Handmade Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$58.65 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $58.65

Bicycle Cat, Hand Painted Alebrije Cat Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$92.65 Wholesale

~~$109~~ $92.65

Bold Cimarron, Hand-Carved Bighorn Sheep Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$56.05 Wholesale

~~$59~~ $56.05

Green Quetzal, Mexican Wood Bird Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$70.30 Wholesale

~~$74~~ $70.30

Reading Butterfly, Mexican Artisan Painted Butterfly Copal Wood Bookmark

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$13.60 Wholesale

~~$17~~ $13.60

Pearly Giraffe, Wood Alebrije Giraffe Figurine in Grey from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$54.15 Wholesale

~~$57~~ $54.15

Hummingbird Instant, Hummingbird-Themed Hand-Painted Pinewood Magnet from Mexico

Mariana Gonzalez

(6)

~~$39~~ $33.15

Sweet Puppies, Painted Wood Alebrije Dog Ornaments (Set of 5) from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $41.65

Blue Tortoise, Wood Alebrije Tortoise Sculpture in Blue from Mexico

Teresita Gonzalez

(44)

$132.30 Wholesale

~~$147~~ $132.30

Splendorous Fluttering, Hand-Carved Pinewood Dragonfly Magnet in Golden and Green

Mariana Gonzalez

(6)

$31.45 Wholesale

~~$37~~ $31.45

Adorable Rabbit, Hand-Painted Mexican Wood Alebrije Rabbit Figurine

Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez

(12)

$84.15 Wholesale

~~$99~~ $84.15

Delightful Giraffe, Hand-Painted Mexican Wood Alebrije Giraffe Figurine

Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez

(12)

$88.40 Wholesale

~~$104~~ $88.40

Sweet Penguins, Wood Alebrije Penguin Ornaments (Set of 5) from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$39~~ $33.15

Wind Glider, Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca

Esteban Hernandez

(37)