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Cricket Song Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

A delightful piece of decor, this alebrije cricket statuette is painted in bright shades of green. 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.

$44.10 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $44.10
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Purple Dancing Frog Purple Hand Crafted Alebrije Style Frog Figurine Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

This dancing frog, in purple, pink, violet and lilac, captivates with the vibrancy of Mexican artistry. Zeny and Reyna transform a branch of the copal tree into the whimsical creature and paint it by hand in the style of Oaxaca's alebrije sculptures.

$62.10 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $62.10
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Proud Rooster Rooster Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

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.

$579.60 Wholesale

~~$644~~ $579.60
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Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca

Teresita Gonzalez

(44)

Alebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals, such as elephants and crocodiles, or they can be more fantastical creatures, such as dragons. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Xoxocotlan in the Mexican state of Oaxaca creates an elaborately hand carved copal wood alebrije dragonfly, or libelula. The insect is beautifully painted in bold red with accents of black, blue and yellow. 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.

$60.30 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $60.30
Bicycle Cat Hand Painted Alebrije Cat Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

Mexican artisans Zeny and Reyna create this excellent alebrije sculpture, demonstrating their expertise in the Oaxacan folk art form. The whimsical sculpture is carved from copal wood and painted in lavish detail in a rainbow of colors.

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 feverish 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.

$98.10 Wholesale

~~$109~~ $98.10
Perky Armadillo Multicolored Armadillo Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Preserving the Oaxacan folk art tradition of alebrijes, Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico create this marvelous armadillo sculpture. The figurine is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with an assortment of motifs in a rainbow of colors. Small parts may be separated for safe shipping.

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.

$44.10 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $44.10
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Mythical Pegasus Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

Working in the fabulous Oaxacan folk art form known as alebrijes, Mexico's Esteban Hernandez creates this unique sculpture. He carves the pegasus from copal wood, which is then carefully painted by hand in minute detail with a rainbow of colors. Removable parts are detached for safe shipping.

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 "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

$69.30 Wholesale

~~$77~~ $69.30
Death and Folklore Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Skulls are a recurrent theme in Mexican handicrafts, reflecting the convivial and familiar attitudes of the Mexican people towards death. Artisans in San Martín Tilcajete in the state of Oaxaca apply their vast wood carving knowledge to various subjects, including skulls. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of San Martín present a hand-carved copal wood skull figurine in a rich terracotta hue. The green, blue, and yellow circles containing geometric patterns on the skull's top and sides are meticulously painted by hand. Green borders surround the black eye sockets and nasal cavities while a red line separates the top row of immaculately white teeth from the bottom row.

$48.60 Wholesale

~~$54~~ $48.60
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Ocean Dolphin Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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.

$44.10 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $44.10
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.

$53.10 Wholesale

~~$59~~ $53.10
Porcupine Spirit Copal Wood Porcupine Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

This exceptional colorful porcupine sculpture is the design of Mexican artists Zeny and Reyna who hand carve its body from copal wood and its quills from maguey plant fiber. They use a multiple array of vibrant colors to give life to this porcupine and decorate it with the traditional and detailed motifs that distinguish Mexico's alebrije artwork.

$269.10 Wholesale

~~$299~~ $269.10
Mexican Hairless Dog in Jade Blue Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Bring home this colorful alebrije rendition of a xolo - short for xoloesquintle - Mexico's iconic hairless dog. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of turquoise blue, lime green, teal blue, grey, and bluish-purple. The tail is removable for shipping.

The artisan couple comes from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca known for its alebrijes. Jesus takes care of the carving part while Roxana works her magic creating the colorful patterns that decorate their designs.

$98.10 Wholesale

~~$109~~ $98.10
Chirping Cricket, Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$44.10 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $44.10
Oaxaca Snail, Handcrafted Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$84.60 Wholesale

~~$94~~ $84.60
Green Hummingbird, Green Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$69.30 Wholesale

~~$77~~ $69.30
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Blue Cat Greeting, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$71.10 Wholesale

~~$79~~ $71.10
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Acrobatic Dragon, Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$57.60 Wholesale

~~$64~~ $57.60
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Dainty Deer in Grey, Handcrafted Grey Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$69.30 Wholesale

~~$77~~ $69.30
Magical Rabbit, Copal Wood Rabbit Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Manuel Cruz

(12)

$98.10 Wholesale

~~$109~~ $98.10
Calling Elephant, Red Dominant Elephant Alebrije Figure Made in Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$48.60 Wholesale

~~$54~~ $48.60
Blue Winged Owl, Hand Carved Owl Alebrije with Blue Wings from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$44.10 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $44.10
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Crimson Cat, Red and Blue Arched Cat Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$44.10 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $44.10
Happy Emperor Penguins, Black and White Penguin Alebrije Figures from Oaxaca (Pair)

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$87.30 Wholesale

~~$97~~ $87.30
Wind Glider, Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

$69.30 Wholesale

~~$77~~ $69.30
Blue Pouncing Cat, Blue and Turquoise Whiskered Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$44.10 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $44.10
Purple Pouncing Cat, Purple Crouching Cat Alebrije Figure with Henequen Whiskers

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$44.10 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $44.10
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Coyote Charm, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$53.10 Wholesale

~~$59~~ $53.10
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Playful Blue Kitten, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$80.10 Wholesale

~~$89~~ $80.10
Blue Hummingbird, Blue Hummingbird Alebrije Hanging Sculpture from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$66.60 Wholesale

~~$74~~ $66.60
Bold Deer, Hand Painted Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$48.60 Wholesale

~~$54~~ $48.60
Blue Axolotl, Handmade Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$80.10 Wholesale

~~$89~~ $80.10
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Audacious Hen, Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$48.60 Wholesale

~~$54~~ $48.60
Diving Dolphin, Alebrije Dolphin Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$44.10 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $44.10
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Alebrije Hearts, Five Painted Heart-Shaped Alebrije Mini Ornaments

Claudio Ojeda

(99)

$49.95 Wholesale

$49.95
Relaxed Cat, Cat Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$44.10 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $44.10
Colorful Macaw, Multicolored Hand Painted Pinewood Macaw Figurine

Manuel Delfino

(32)

$22.50 Wholesale

~~$25~~ $22.50
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Owl Delight, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Owl Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$42.30 Wholesale

~~$47~~ $42.30
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Blue Dancing Frog, Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Frog Figurine Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$66.60 Wholesale

~~$74~~ $66.60
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Mexican Hairless Dog in Red, Orange Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$102.60 Wholesale

~~$114~~ $102.60
Smiling Deer, Handmade Deer Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$48.60 Wholesale

~~$54~~ $48.60
Fantasy Elephant, Colorful Handcrafted Trumpeting Elephant Wood Alebrije

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

$332.10 Wholesale

~~$369~~ $332.10

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