Name: Wood alebrije sculpture, Bold Goat
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eARThiness Handmade Mexico Huichol Nierika Rabbit Deer Beadwork

Kupihaute

(3)

White rabbits chase glowing orange deer around an exquisite nierika, or votive beadwork composition by Kupihaute, which takes the shape of a flower with five wide petals.

The artisan, who writes fluently in the Huichol, Nahuatl, Spanish and English languages, talks about this work in his own words. "This nierika/mirror represents the duality of our existence. The rabbit symbolizes the permanent movement of earthiness reflected in the lunar mirror. The deer is the spirit that animates the movement of our wise memory, marking the spiral path of our ancestral cultures in permanent transformation and adaptation around the peyote-maize." The artist has created the word "eARThiness" to emphasize the word "art" found inside "earth." "For me, this eARThiness is very important and meaningful."

The intricate images are formed with tiny seed beads. Kupihuate patiently places them one at a time with a needle made of abalone shell onto a huanacaxtle wood backing. Beeswax is used instead of glue.

The process is totally spontaneous, with no previous sketch or design. It is guided by the artist's unconscious to tell the stories that remain in our collective ancestral memory. He signs his work with the symbol of a butterfly on the reverse side of the nierika.

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Candle Life Handmade Mexico Huichol Candle Beadwork Nierika Art

Kupihaute

(3)

Formed of three blue peyote buds, a lighted candle is radiant in this exquisite nierika, or votive beadwork painting by Kupihaute. A butterfly alights on either side in his composition, which takes the shape of a flower with five wide petals.

The artisan, who writes fluently in the Huichol, Nahuatl, Spanish and English languages, talks about this work in his own words. "The nierika is a mirror that is offered to the sea together with the first corn that has been harvested, in order to renew the cycle of rains that will give life to the next crop cycle. As in most of the ancient cultures of our planet, the candle represents our trajectory between being born and returning. For this reason, even today, during the celebration of our birthday, it is customary to light and blow out as many candles as solar cycles have elapsed. The butterflies and spirals are indicating that existence is energy in permanent transformation between arising from and returning to earth."

The intricate images are formed with tiny seed beads. Kupihuate patiently places them one at a time with a needle made of abalone shell onto a huanacaxtle wood backing. Beeswax is used instead of glue.

The process is totally spontaneous, with no previous sketch or design. It is guided by the artist's unconscious to tell the stories that remain in our collective ancestral memory. He signs his work with the symbol of a butterfly on the reverse side of the nierika.

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Te Amo Romantic Folk Art Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

This adorable retablo is the original creation of Alejandro Chavez in Peru. The wood and ceramic folk art accent features two levels. On the top, two Andean sweethearts express their love for each other while on the bottom, hand-crafted hearts are painted with the words Te amo (I love you). Retablos like this were inspired by the altarpieces first brought to Peru by Spanish conquerors.

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Night in Bethlehem Nativity-Themed Retablo

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

This wonderful folk art retablo is from Alejandro Chavez in Peru. The nativity-themed retablo is crafted by hand from wood and ceramic, with faux leather hinges on the doors. Such retablos were inspired by the altarpieces first brought to Peru by Spanish conquerors.

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Bold Goat Handmade Alebrije Goat Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Preserving the Oaxacan folk art tradition of alebrijes, Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico create this marvelous small sculpture. The figurine is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with an assortment of motifs in a rainbow of colors.

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.

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Virgin of Guadalupe Decoupage cross

Ana Maria Gonzalez

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Highly revered and beloved by the Mexican people, the Virgin of Guadalupe inspires Ana Maria Gonzalez to create a collection of decoupage crosses in her honor. In 1999, Pope John Paul II named Our Lady of Guadalupe patron saint of the Americas, and she is celebrated on December 12. Her well-known image miraculously appeared on the Saint Juan Diego's robe, where he was carrying Castilian roses as proof of her appearance to him. Guadalupe sent him to the Spanish bishop to convince him to a build a church in her honor. For this cross, Gonzalez selects the banner that proclaims her as Reina de Mexico y Emperatriz de las Americas, (Queen of Mexico and Empress of the Americas).

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Yawar Fiesta Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

Celebrating the condor and its impressive size and strength, the yawar ("blood" in Quechua) fiesta takes place in Peru's Apurimac and Ayacucho regions. The condor represents the people of Peru, while the bull represents the Spanish. If the condor flies, this augurs a good harvest, and musicians accompany the event. Alejandro Chávez crafts the wooden box to house this retablo, or diorama and paints it in vivid colors. The figures are carefully modeled from ceramic plaster and painted by hand.

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Bali's Rhythm Animal-Themed Bamboo and Coconut Shell Wind Chime

Sindhu Nata

(14)

Ornamented with drawings of Bali's traditional fauna, this charming wind chime creates a serene rhythm that will transport you to the paradisical landscapes of this blessed island. Artisan Sindhu Nata unites bamboo pieces and a coconut shell using nylon cords, polishing every piece to enhance the natural brown hue. An albesia wood accent in the middle allows the design to convey a serene sound, which makes it the perfect addition to any space.

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Guadalupe Queen of Heaven Artisan Crafted Christianity Wood Cross

Ana Maria Gonzalez

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Highly revered and beloved by the Mexican people, the Virgin of Guadalupe inspires Ana Maria Gonzalez to create a collection of decoupage crosses in her honor. In 1999, Pope John Paul II named Our Lady of Guadalupe patron saint of the Americas, and she is celebrated on December 12. Her well-known image miraculously appeared on the Saint Juan Diego's robe, where he was carrying Castilian roses as proof of her appearance to him. Guadalupe sent him to the Spanish bishop to convince him to a build a church in her honor. In this cross, Guadalupe is welcomed into Heaven by God and His angels.

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Playful Blue Kitten Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

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A whimsical blue kitten romps and plays. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije cat. 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 an individually created work of folk art, shapes will vary slightly. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

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Forest Gold Distressed Leafy-Patterned Mango Wood Decorative Box

Arti Sharma

(136)

Decorate your spaces with India's classic aura. Made in a distressed finish, Arti Sharma's mango wood decorative box combines white and golden hues in a leafy-patterned carving, reminiscent of the great Bollywood palaces. Accented with a mirror, the piece offers a generous space secured by a classic latch.

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Oaxacan Heart in Green Hand-Painted Winged Heart Wall Accent

Cesar Matias

(2)

Carved from copal wood and painted by hand in the tradition of Oaxacan alebrije sculptures, this wall accent brings a touch of Mexico to any space. Cesar Matias designs the handcrafted winged heart.

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Little Red Heart, Heart-shaped and Floral Wood Wall Art with Metal Alloy

Jaime Hernandez

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Mother Kangaroo, Handcrafted Batik-Painted Kangaroo Pule Wood Pencil Holder

Retno Pratiwi

(2)

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Little Green Heart, Heart-shaped and Floral Wood Wall Art with Metal Alloy

Jaime Hernandez

(12)

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Autumn Flowers, Reverse Painted Glass Wall Mirror with Floral & Leaf Motifs

Flora Polo

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Wise Words, Buddha-Themed Hand-Painted Golden Kadam Wood Pen Holder

Motilal and Ayush

(2)

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Dakar Mask IV, Ghanaian Handmade Natural Fiber Dakar Mask Wall Art

Samuel Lovi

(8)

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Floral Mirage, Classic Floral and Paisley Marble Dust Relief Wall Art

Neelima Gupta

(4)

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Alebrije Hearts, Five Painted Heart-Shaped Alebrije Mini Ornaments

Claudio Ojeda

(99)

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Black Whispers of Autumn, Hand-Painted Black Gold Papier Mache Wood Decorative Box

Fida Hussain

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Kashmir Heritage, Red Hand-Painted Papier Mache Wood Floral Decorative Box

Fida Hussain

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Family of Birds, Marble Relief Wall Art with Tree Bird and Floral Motifs

Neelima Gupta

(4)

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Turquoise Magic, Wood and Papier Mache Decorative Box in Turquoise and Gold

Mohammad Hussain Baba

(45)

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Bird Connection, Nature-Themed Painted Marble Dust Relief Wall Art

Neelima Gupta

(4)

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Chapel of Bethlehem, Fair Trade Folk Art Retablo Mirror

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$114 Wholesale

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Colorful Tree of Life, Marble Relief Wall Art with Tree of Life Motif from India

Neelima Gupta

(4)

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Chapel of Bethlehem, Fair Trade Folk Art Retablo Mirror

Alejandro Chavez

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Love and Hope, Two Guatemalan Worry Dolls with 100% Cotton Pouch

Lopez Garcia Family

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Joined in Love, Worry Dolls with 100% Cotton Pouch from Guatemala (Set of 6)

Lopez Garcia Family

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Joined in Love, Worry Dolls with 100% Cotton Pouch from Guatemala (Set of 6)

Lopez Garcia Family

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Vivacious Donkey, Set of 4 Hand-Painted Piñata-Themed Colorful Wood Ornaments

Alejandra Gallardo

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Vivacious Donkey, Pair of Hand-Painted Wood Donkey Ornaments with Ribbons

Alejandra Gallardo

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Hibiscus Grace, Set of 4 Floral Star-Shaped Suar Wood Ornaments

Subrata Family

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Morning Grace, Set of 4 Traditional Star-Shaped Suar Wood Ornaments

Subrata Family

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The Divine, Set of 6 Painted Traditional Hindu God Leather Ornaments

Chirag Choudhary

(20)

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Island Coyote, Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine Hand-Painted in Cyan

Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez

(12)

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Cotton worry dolls, 'Love and Hope' (pair)

Marnie

Aug 24, 2021

A perfect gift to share with a friend you love.

I have ordered a number of worry dolls from the Lopez Garcia Family and have found that they make the cutest, most individual looking worry dolls I have ever seen. These adorable "Love and Hope" doll pairs are so sweet. I gave one pair to a dear friend of mine and he loved them, as do I. A nice way to share some love and hope with someone.

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Decoupage cross, 'Virgin of Guadalupe: Queen of Mexico'

Edward

Jul 26, 2021

A Cherished Possession

It is a masterfully crafted cross that is beautifully inscribed with a painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Bold Goat'

Rose

May 31, 2023

Colors Just Pop!,Colors Just Pop!

I love goats and this one is perfect! The colors are vibrant and the carving is fantastic. I love it!,I love goats and this one is perfect! The colors are vibrant and the carving is fantastic. I love it!

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