oaxaca folk art

~~$77~~ $73.15

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Surprised Monkey' - Copal Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicolored Monkey

This colorful little monkey cannot believes his eyes! This sculpture is an example of a Oaxacan alebrije, a copal wood carving, hand-painted in bright colors and intricate patterns. This image is the work of Jesus and Roxana Hernandez noted alebrije carvers whose work has won awards and media attention. The tail is removed for shipping.

Surprised Monkey Copal Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicolored Monkey

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$63.65 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $63.65

Cautious Amber Rhino Yellow Orange Dominant Rhinoceros Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

You caught this fellow while he was on his way to the watering hole! He is an alebrije, a animal wood carving painted in bright colors and wild designs. This rhino was created and signed by Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda of the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

$71.40 Wholesale

~~$84~~ $71.40

Wind Glider Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

This cobalt blue winged horse figure with flame-colored 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.

~~$77~~ $65.45

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Little Black Mouse Perez' - Turquoise and Black Mouse Alebrije Figure Signed by Artisans

This black and turquoise mouse figure is a magical alebrije, an animal wood carving painted in fantastic colors. He is named after another fantasy creature, the Ratoncito Pérez, Mexico's answer to the tooth fairy. He is created and signed by artists Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda of Oaxaca, Mexico. The tail detaches for safe shipping.

Little Black Mouse Perez Turquoise and Black Mouse Alebrije Figure Signed by Artisans

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$30.60 Wholesale

~~$34~~ $30.60

Purple Pouncing Cat Purple Crouching Cat Alebrije Figure with Henequen Whiskers

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

"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.

"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~~ $41.65

Blue Pouncing Cat Blue and Turquoise Whiskered Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

With bright feathers and comb erect, a proud rooster announces the imminent dawn. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Calo gypsy word for "something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic."

Because each alebrije is individually created work of folk art, shapes will vary slightly.

~~$49~~ $41.65

Alebrije sculpture, 'Proud Rooster' - Rooster Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

New Arrival

Proud Rooster Rooster Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$547.40 Wholesale

~~$644~~ $547.40

Pink Iguana Pink and Yellow Wood Iguana Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

This fantastical pink and yellow iguana alebrije from Oaxaca artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez seems unable to decide on a standard appearance, so it adopts several different facades. The sides look like they're covered in scales, a sky blue spine appears on the back and tail, and the legs have mottled yellow and red skin. Hand carved from copal wood, the iguana's decoration is done by hand.

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.

$124.95 Wholesale

~~$147~~ $124.95

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

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

"Whoooo am I?" says this little owl. He needs a name, and you can give it to him. He is an alebrije, part of a folk art tradition that carves animals from copal wood, then paints them in fantastic colors and designs. This wise little bird is created and signed by artists Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda of Oaxaca, Mexico.

~~$49~~ $41.65

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

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

My Domain Copal Wood Oaxaca Alebrije Cat in Multiple Bright Colors

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

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-colored 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.

~~$49~~ $41.65

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Running Grace' - Wood Deer Alebrije From San Martin Tilcajete Oaxaca

Running Grace, Wood Deer Alebrije From San Martin Tilcajete Oaxaca

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

~~$74~~ $70.30

Oaxaca Snail, Handcrafted Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$79.90 Wholesale

~~$94~~ $79.90

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

Blue Cat Greeting, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$75.05 Wholesale

~~$79~~ $75.05

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

Owl Delight, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Owl Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Wild Wolf, Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije

Claudio Ojeda

(99)

$67.15 Wholesale

~~$79~~ $67.15

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~~ $70.30

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~~ $73.15

Lord of the Dead, Ceramic Statuette Vessel Day of the Dead Mexico

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$58.65 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $58.65

Alebrije sculpture, 'Purple Hummingbird' - Oaxacan Hummingbird Sculpture

Purple Hummingbird, Oaxacan Hummingbird Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

~~$74~~ $70.30

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

Playful Blue Kitten, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$84.55 Wholesale

~~$89~~ $84.55

Blue Hummingbird, Blue Hummingbird Alebrije Hanging Sculpture from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

~~$74~~ $62.90

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

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$122.40 Wholesale

~~$144~~ $122.40

Alebrije sculpture, 'Colorful Hummingbird' - Multi Color Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Colorful Hummingbird, Multi Color Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$65.55 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $65.55

Mossy Monkey, Handmade Turquoise Monkey Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$33.15 Wholesale

~~$39~~ $33.15

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~~ $73.15

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Flirty Hen' - Hen Alebrije Figurine

Flirty Hen, Hen Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $44.10

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

Mythical Pegasus, Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

~~$77~~ $73.15

Dainty Deer in Orange, Hand Carved Alebrije Deer Figurine

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

~~$74~~ $62.90

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

Ocean Dolphin, Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Golden Fox, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$50.15 Wholesale

~~$59~~ $50.15

Colorful Macaw, Multicolored Hand Painted Pinewood Macaw Figurine

Manuel Delfino

(32)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Orange Deer, Handcrafted Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$50.15 Wholesale

~~$59~~ $50.15

Diving Dolphin, Alebrije Dolphin Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $41.65

Perky Blue Parrot, Handmade Blue Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$226.95 Wholesale

~~$267~~ $226.95

Bold Rhinoceros, Handmade Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$58.65 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $58.65

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)

$50.15 Wholesale

~~$59~~ $50.15

Wood alebrije statuette, 'Rainbow Snail' - Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Rainbow Snail, Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$84.55 Wholesale

~~$89~~ $84.55

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Blue Goat' - Artisan Crafted Goat Alebrije

Blue Goat, Artisan Crafted Goat Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Perky Armadillo, Multicolored Armadillo Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $41.65

Smiling Deer, Handmade Deer Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$54~~ $45.90

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

Audacious Hen, Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$51.30 Wholesale

~~$54~~ $51.30

Mountain Fox, Colorful Fox Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$56.95 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $56.95

Wood alebrije ornaments, 'Oaxacan Sunrise' (set of 4) - Artisan Crafted Wood Alebrije Ornaments

Oaxacan Sunrise, Artisan Crafted Wood Alebrije Ornaments

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$73.95 Wholesale

~~$87~~ $73.95

Bold Deer, Hand Painted Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$54~~ $45.90

Bicycle Cat, Hand Painted Alebrije Cat Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$92.65 Wholesale

~~$109~~ $92.65

Relaxed Cat, Cat Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $41.65

Standing Jaguar, Artisan Crafted Oaxacan Alebrije

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

$143.65 Wholesale

~~$169~~ $143.65

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

Manuel Cruz

(12)

$390.15 Wholesale

~~$459~~ $390.15

Magical Rabbit, Copal Wood Rabbit Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Manuel Cruz

(12)

$98.10 Wholesale

~~$109~~ $98.10

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)

$82.45 Wholesale

~~$97~~ $82.45

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Speak No Evil' - Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicolored Monkey from Oaxaca

Speak No Evil, Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicolored Monkey from Oaxaca

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$65.55 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $65.55

Little Blue Deer, Blue Copal Wood Deer Alebrije From San Martin Tilcajete

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$58.65 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $58.65

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

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

~~$49~~ $41.65

Axolotl, Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$90.95 Wholesale

~~$107~~ $90.95

Turtle Mom Taxi, Green and Blue Oaxacan Mother Turtle Alebrije with Babies

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$88.40 Wholesale

~~$104~~ $88.40

Calling Elephant, Red Dominant Elephant Alebrije Figure Made in Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

~~$54~~ $45.90

Oaxacan Way, Hand Painted Alebrije-Style Phone Stand

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$77~~ $65.45

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Zapotec Pegasus in Purple' - Wood Pegasus Inspired Alebrije in Purple and other Colors

Zapotec Pegasus in Purple, Wood Pegasus Inspired Alebrije in Purple and other Colors

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

~~$77~~ $73.15

Fantasy Elephant, Colorful Handcrafted Trumpeting Elephant Wood Alebrije

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

$313.65 Wholesale

~~$369~~ $313.65

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Lilac Turtle' - Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije

Lilac Turtle, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

$24.30 Wholesale

~~$27~~ $24.30

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Bold Cimarron' - Hand-Carved Bighorn Sheep Alebrije

Bold Cimarron, Hand-Carved Bighorn Sheep Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$56.05 Wholesale

~~$59~~ $56.05

Wood alebrije figurines, 'Dancing Toucans' (pair) - Handmade Bird Alebrijes (Pair)

Dancing Toucans, Handmade Bird Alebrijes (Pair)

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$67.15 Wholesale

~~$79~~ $67.15

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)

$60.80 Wholesale

~~$64~~ $60.80

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

Insomniac Lion, Purple Sleepy Lion Alebrije Carving with Detachable Tail

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

~~$54~~ $45.90

Bold Coyote, Oaxacan Wood Alebrije Statuette

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

$101.15 Wholesale

~~$119~~ $101.15

Chirping Cricket, Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

~~$49~~ $41.65

Iguana Joy, Copal Wood Alebrije Lizard Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$77~~ $65.45

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)

$63.65 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $63.65

Enchanting Snake, Snake Wood Alebrije-Style Sculpture in White Grey and Black

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

$71.40 Wholesale

~~$84~~ $71.40

Blue Tortoise, Wood Alebrije Tortoise Sculpture in Blue from Mexico

Teresita Gonzalez

(44)

$132.30 Wholesale

~~$147~~ $132.30

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Green Coiled Snake' - Hand-Painted Coiled Snake Wood Alebrije-Style Sculpture

New Arrival

Green Coiled Snake, Hand-Painted Coiled Snake Wood Alebrije-Style Sculpture

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

$84.15 Wholesale

~~$99~~ $84.15

Purple Quetzal, Artisan Crafted Bird Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

~~$74~~ $62.90

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Green Quetzal' - Mexican Wood Bird Alebrije Sculpture

Green Quetzal, Mexican Wood Bird Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

~~$74~~ $70.30

Orange Quetzal, Multicolored Wooden Bird Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

~~$74~~ $62.90

Zapotec wool area rug, 'Oaxaca Diamond' (2.5 x 5) - Multicolored Handwoven Geometric 2.5 x 5 Zapotec Area Rug

Oaxaca Diamond, Multicolored Handwoven Geometric 2.5 x 5 Zapotec Area Rug

Porfirio Gutierrez

$619.65 Wholesale

~~$729~~ $619.65

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

Oaxacan Heart in Green, Hand-Painted Winged Heart Wall Accent

Cesar Matias

(2)

$37.40 Wholesale

~~$44~~ $37.40

Blue Axolotl, Handmade Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$75.65 Wholesale

~~$89~~ $75.65

Wood alebrije statuette, 'Winged Song' - Teal Alebrije Gazelle with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs

Winged Song, Teal Alebrije Gazelle with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$63.65 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $63.65

Turtle Love, Mexican Hand Painted Wood Sea Turtle Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$77~~ $65.45

Wood figurine, 'Ancestral Image' - Hand Carved Wood Skull Figurine in Yellow from Mexico