wood figurine

This highly unusual nativity scene set features the typical personages — Mary, Joseph, Jesus, Wise Men and angel, but all depicted as skeletal figures a la Day of the Dead. They are created by Juan and Carolina of Chichicastenango, Guatemala from pinewood and hand-painted.

The loyal Xolo dog arrives from the Mexican region to celebrate the Day of the Dead with you. Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda follow the alebrije art style to create this lovely copal wood figurine, portraying a playful skeleton puppy.

Standing tall with its wings spread in a proud posture, this majestic heron sculpture will surely make an excellent addition to your home decor. Working in the Mexican folk art tradition of alebrijes, artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez create the heron. They carve this impressive sculpture of copal wood and paint it by hand. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near death and yet his dreams were extremely vivid. He tells of a place where all was peaceful and quiet until all of a sudden there appeared a lion with an eagle's head, a rooster with bull's horns and a donkey with butterfly wings. They kept screeching "alebrije, alebrije!" and Pedro began running away. He encountered a man who told him it was not yet his time to be there are and he should continue running towards the exit. In this dream Pedro climbed out of a window and regained consciousness.

A vibrant tribute to the traditional artistry of Mexico, this irresistible porcupine alebrije figurine carved by hand from copal wood is hand-painted with a fabulous blend of black and white hues sprinkled with bursts of vivid colors. The meticulously placed toothpick quills are adorned with a mesmerizing dance of shimmering silver accents. With Zeny and Reyna's artistic touch, this whimsical accessory breathes new life into any space.

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.