Name: Wood alebrije figurine, Turtle Friend
SKU: 324272

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

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

This rhinoceros also has dreams of being a unicorn! He is an alebrije,, an animal wood carving painted in bright colors and fantastic patterns. This fellow was carved and signed by Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda of the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

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

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

Combine the legendary European Pegasus with a Mexican supernatural animal tradition called naguals and you get this brightly colored alebrij hand-painted with tiny details. This version is created in copal wood by Oaxacan alebrije artist Esteban Hernandez.

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

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

Beautifully carved and painted by hand, this fun set of four ornaments is from Esteban Hernandez in Mexico. The artisan works in the style of alebrijes, a popular Oaxacan folk art form. Each of the four small fish ornaments is painted in a different color scheme.

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Coyote Charm Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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.

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Standing Jaguar Artisan Crafted Oaxacan Alebrije

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

Carved by hand from copal wood, this magnificent jaguar alebrije sculpture is carefully hand-painted in meticulous detail. The statuette from Esteban Hernandez in Mexico is an excellent example of the Oaxacan folk art.

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

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Winged Song Teal Alebrije Gazelle with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

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.

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Sun Force Orange Alebrije Bull with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

This strong bull alebrije hand carved from copal wood has the fire of the sun hand painted across his back. Orange and brown, the bull is covered with hand painted details in warm colors. This alebrije is handcrafted by artisans Zeny and Reyna of Mexico. The bull'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.

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Turtle Love Mexican Hand Painted Wood Sea Turtle Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

As alebrijes swim through the subconscious of the artisan's imagination, it seems fitting that they have flippers as this multicolored hand carved sea turtle does. Made using copal wood, this alebrije figurine by artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca, Mexico, has a shell in glorious shades of green, purple, lavender, and brown; the creative geometric designs are patiently painted by hand. Pink flippers and a blue head complete the marine tortoise.

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.

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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.

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Zapotec Pegasus Hand Painted Wood Flying Horse Alebrije in Teal and Purple

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

Mexican culture sees itself primarily as a mixture of European and indigenous traditions. This flying horse alebrije from Oaxaca is a blend of the European Pegasus with the indigenous belief in mythical creatures called naguals. It hand carved and hand painted by Oaxaca alebrije artist Esteban Hernandez.

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Magical Rabbit Copal Wood Rabbit Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Manuel Cruz

(12)

This dreamy alebrije figurine is the design of artisan Manuel Cruz. The rabbit is hand carved from copal wood and delicately hand painted using a maguey thorn for finer details in multicolor tones with the traditional and detailed motifs that distinguish alebrije artwork. These traditional Mexican sculptures and figurines represent Oaxacan folklore.

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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.

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Calling Elephant, Red Dominant Elephant Alebrije Figure Made in Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

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Rose Winged Owl, Hand Carved Owl Alebrije with Rosy Wings from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

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Flirty Hen, Hen Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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Bold Coyote, Oaxacan Wood Alebrije Statuette

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

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Coyote Delight, Handcrafted Copal Wood Coyote Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$54 Wholesale

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Rainbow Snail, Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$89 Wholesale

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Elephant in Green, Artisan Crafted Green Wood Elephant Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$54 Wholesale

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Oaxacan Sunrise, Artisan Crafted Wood Alebrije Ornaments

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$87 Wholesale

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Bold Rhinoceros, Handmade Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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Audacious Hen, Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$54 Wholesale

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Mountain Fox, Colorful Fox Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$67 Wholesale

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Bicycle Cat, Hand Painted Alebrije Cat Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

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Relaxed Cat, Cat Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$49 Wholesale

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Acrobatic Dragon, Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

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Reading Flamingo, Hand-Painted Pink Flamingo Copal Wood Bookmark from Oaxaca

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$14 Wholesale

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Blue Axolotl, Handmade Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$89 Wholesale

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Wild Wolf, Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije

Claudio Ojeda

(99)

$79 Wholesale

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Purple Quetzal, Artisan Crafted Bird Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

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Reading Butterfly, Mexican Artisan Painted Butterfly Copal Wood Bookmark

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

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Green Hare, Handcrafted Rabbit Alebrije from Mexico

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

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Blue Hare, Handmade Rabbit Alebrije Figurine

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

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Dream Owl, Mexican Hand Decorated Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$59 Wholesale

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Cool Coyote, Hand-Painted Coyote-Themed Wooden Alebrije Sculpture

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

$174 Wholesale

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Green Quetzal, Mexican Wood Bird Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

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Orange Quetzal, Multicolored Wooden Bird Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

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Garden Hummingbird, Handcrafted Wood Hanging Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$54 Wholesale

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

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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Stretching Cat in Green, Wood Alebrije Cat Sculpture in Green from Mexico

Silvia Julian

(14)

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Reading Owl, Hand Crafted Mexican Copal Wood Bookmark with Tropical Owl

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$17 Wholesale

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Geometric Camel, Mexican Alebrije Camel Sculpture with Geometric Designs

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$49 Wholesale

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

Manuel Cruz

(12)

$459 Wholesale

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

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$47 Wholesale

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Reading Cat, Teal and Pink Cat-Themed Copal Wood Bookmark from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$17 Wholesale

$17

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Turtle Friend, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Turtle Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$77 Wholesale

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Hummingbird Song, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Bird Ornament

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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Rosy Fox, Artisan Crafted Alebrije from Mexico

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

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Wood alebrije ornament, 'Hummingbird Song'

Margaret

Jul 31, 2018

So sweet!

Absolutely love this sweet little hummingbird! Since we have so many in our yard & on our feeders I thought this would be a nice addition to our indoor decor & I was right. It?s perfect!

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Beau

May 29, 2023

Another GREAT Sculpture

My VERY favorite alebrije artists..and yet another great different one. Still waiing for a coatimundi!

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Wood alebrije figurine, 'Turtle Friend'

Lisa

Beautiful and charming!!

I'm always happy with the high quality of my NOVICA purchases, and this darling little turtle is no exception! 'He' is a lovely, magically painted talisman - very unique... It's a bonus to be able to support the artisans in this fashion. Thank you, NOVICA!!

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