mexican carvings

This charming figurine is created by Manuel Delfino in Guatemala, who takes inspiration from the Mexican folk art form of alebrijes. The artisan carves and paints the lion figurine by hand in colorful detail.

$25

Proud Lion Multicolored Hand Carved Lion Figurine

Manuel Delfino

(32)

This sweet small figurine is hand crafted from pinewood by Guatemalan artisan Manuel Delfino. The artist was inspired by the Mexican folk art form of alebrijes, which are fanciful hand-painted animal sculptures from Oaxaca. Delfino carves the macaw by hand and paints it in colorful detail.

$25

Colorful Macaw Multicolored Hand Painted Pinewood Macaw Figurine

Manuel Delfino

(32)

Expertly hand-carved from pinewood, this charming figurine captures the vibrant spirit of the quetzal, Guatemala's national bird. Adorned with colorful floral motifs, every detail is painted with care, bringing the bird to life in a celebration of artistry. Inspired by the whimsical beauty of Mexican alebrijes, Manuel Delfino transforms traditional folk art into a delightful keepsake.

$25

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

Manuel Delfino

(32)

Made of sturdy wooden pieces, Alejandra Gallardo's newest creation pays homage to Mexico's traditional arts in each colorful detail. This set of two ornaments comes each in a unique palette of colors, both featuring heart carvings and floral motifs typical of the region. In addition to their gorgeous hand-painted finish, each piece has a matching ribbon to hang the designs anywhere.

$25

Wood ornaments, 'Sacred Adoration' (set of 2) - Set of 2 Hand-Painted Classic Heart-Themed Wood Ornaments

Sacred Adoration Set of 2 Hand-Painted Classic Heart-Themed Wood Ornaments

Alejandra Gallardo

(8)

$29 Wholesale

$29

Wood figurine, 'Pink Fish' - Pink Fish Wood Figurine from Guatemala

Inspired by the Mexican folk art form of alebrijes, Manuel Delfino in Guatemala creates this sweet figurine. The artisan carves and paints the fish figurine by hand in colorful detail.

Pink Fish Pink Fish Wood Figurine from Guatemala

Manuel Delfino

(32)

$34 Wholesale

$34

Wood sculpture, 'Excited Cat in Teal' - Copal Wood Alebrije Cat Sculpture in Teal from Mexico

A playful, excited cat makes a vibrant and fun addition to any home, handcrafted from copal wood and maguey plant fibers in the style of traditional alebrijes. Mexican couple Zeny and Reyna proudly paint this sculpture by hand, drawing inspiration from their cultural roots to cover the cat in bright floral motifs against a teal body. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

Excited Cat in Teal Copal Wood Alebrije Cat Sculpture in Teal from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$37 Wholesale

$37

Copal wood alebrije, 'Cute Porcupine in Red' - Copal Wood Alebrije Porcupine Sculpture in Red and Blue

Zeny and Reyna work together to craft this beautiful porcupine alebrije sculpture by hand from copal wood and maguey fibers. They add beautiful hand-painted motifs in red, white and blue for a vibrant addition to any home, reflecting the lively nature of Mexican artisanal traditions.

Cute Porcupine in Red Copal Wood Alebrije Porcupine Sculpture in Red and Blue

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$39 Wholesale

$39

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Ocean Dolphin' - Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije

This excellent small dolphin sculpture is the original creation of Oaxacan artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. They work in the folk art style of alebrijes to carve the figurine from copal wood and paint it meticulously by hand.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's 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.

Ocean Dolphin Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$49

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Owl Delight' - Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Owl Figurine from Mexico

Painted in shades such as turquoise, russet, and pastel pink, this charming owl figurine is sure to brighten up any room with its happy design. Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft the owl from copal wood, decorating it with the detailed motifs that give alebrijes their distinctive appearance.

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.

Owl Delight Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Owl Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

"Look what I caught!" this cat seems to say. The playful feline is sculpted from copal wood, the classic for alebrije figures which are famous in the Central Valleys of the Mexican state of Oaxaca. This kitty with bristling natural fiber whiskers is the work of Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda, noted carvers in the region.

$49

Blue Pouncing Cat Blue and Turquoise Whiskered Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

A delightful piece of decor, this alebrije cricket statuette is painted in bright shades of yellow and red. Mexican artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez handcraft the cricket from copal wood. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

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

$49

Chirping Cricket Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$49

Perky Armadillo, Multicolored Armadillo Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$49

Crimson Cat, Red and Blue Arched Cat Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$49

Cricket Song, Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$49

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

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$49

Purple Pouncing Cat, Purple Crouching Cat Alebrije Figure with Henequen Whiskers

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$49

Relaxed Cat, Cat Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$49

Wood mini ornaments, 'Alebrije Hearts' (set of 5) - Five Painted Heart-Shaped Alebrije Mini Ornaments

Alebrije Hearts, Five Painted Heart-Shaped Alebrije Mini Ornaments

Claudio Ojeda

(99)

$49.95 Wholesale

$49.95

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Coyote Charm' - Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine

Coyote Charm, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$54

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Audacious Hen' - Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture

Audacious Hen, Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$54

Calling Elephant, Red Dominant Elephant Alebrije Figure Made in Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$54

Death and Folklore, Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$54

Smiling Deer, Handmade Deer Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$54

Bold Deer, Hand Painted Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$54

Wood alebrije ornaments, 'Walking Fish' (set of 4) - Hand Painted Fish Alebrije Ornaments (Set of 4)

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

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

$59 Wholesale

$59

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Acrobatic Dragon' - Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine

Acrobatic Dragon, Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$64 Wholesale

$64

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Red Dragonfly' - Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca

Red Dragonfly, Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca

Teresita Gonzalez

(44)

$67 Wholesale

$67

Wood figurine, 'Blue Dancing Frog' - Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Frog Figurine Sculpture

Blue Dancing Frog, Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Frog Figurine Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$74 Wholesale

$74

Wood figurine, 'Purple Dancing Frog' - Purple Hand Crafted Alebrije Style Frog Figurine Sculpture

Purple Dancing Frog, Purple Hand Crafted Alebrije Style Frog Figurine Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$74 Wholesale

$74

Blue Hummingbird, Blue Hummingbird Alebrije Hanging Sculpture from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$74 Wholesale

$74

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Mythical Pegasus' - Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture

Mythical Pegasus, Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

$77

Alebrije sculpture, 'Green Hummingbird' - Green Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Green Hummingbird, Green Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$77

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Dainty Deer in Grey' - Handcrafted Grey Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Dainty Deer in Grey, Handcrafted Grey Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$77

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

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

$77

Alebrije sculpture, 'Blue Cat Greeting' - Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Blue Cat Greeting, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$79 Wholesale

$79

Alebrije sculpture, 'Playful Blue Kitten' - Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Playful Blue Kitten, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$89 Wholesale

$89

Blue Axolotl, Handmade Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$89 Wholesale

$89

Oaxaca Snail, Handcrafted Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$94 Wholesale

$94

Olmec Mortuary Mask, Green Mask Sculpture with Wood Stand

Elisa Camarena

(8)

$94 Wholesale

$94

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Happy Emperor Penguins' (pair) - Black and White Penguin Alebrije Figures from Oaxaca (Pair)

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

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$97 Wholesale

$97

Bicycle Cat, Hand Painted Alebrije Cat Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$109 Wholesale

$109

Magical Rabbit, Copal Wood Rabbit Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Manuel Cruz

(12)

$109 Wholesale

$109

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

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$109 Wholesale

$109

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Mexican Hairless Dog in Red' - Orange Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije Figurine