Name: Wood alebrije sculpture, Mexican Dragon in Red
SKU: 284254

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Mexican Dragon in Red Copal Wood Alebrije Sculpture of Dragon in Red and Orange

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

A fire-breathing dragon in a palette of orange and red hues spreads its wings in this Mexican sculpture, making an enchanting addition to your interiors. Artisans Zeny and Reyna honor the artistic traditions of their country, crafting this alebrije dragon from copal wood and maguey fibers, adding beautiful hand-painted motifs.

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La Catrina Francisca Handmade Catrina Skeleton Sculpture from Mexico

Luis Morales

(5)

Artisan Luis Morales of Mexico crafts a charming ceramic Catrina to grace your mantel or shelf. Formed by hand from clay, her ensemble is carefully painted in red with white flowers and ruffles. Her hair is braided and she holds a magnificent platter. The elegant figure is based on a satirical etching created by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada around 1910-1913. With his etching, Posada poked fun at those Mexican natives who tried to emulate the fashion and habits of the European aristocracy. Today, la Catrina has become the instantly recognizable icon of Día de los Muertos (Mexico's Day of the Dead).

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Perky Red Parrot Handmade Red Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

A perky red parrot alights on a tree branch. With wings spread, it flaunts flirty feathers in bright primary colors. Pablo and Lucy Mendez carry on the traditional alebrije folk art they learned from their own parents to craft the beautiful bird.

Oaxaca's alebrije tradition derives from the art of Pedro Linares (1906-1992), a Mexico City papier mache artist. While in a coma during a serious illness, he found himself in a dream forest with fanciful creatures made with body parts from different animals. They cried, "Alebrije! Alebrije!" When he awakened, Linares crafted the figures in papier mache and his influence reached to Oaxaca, where they are carved from copal wood.

Because each sculpture is an individually created work of folk art, shapes are dictated by the wood branch and may vary slightly. The feathers and tree trunk are disassembled to protect them during shipping.

$249.99 Wholesale

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Summer Tecolote Red Owl-shaped Ceramic Figurine Handmade in Guatemala

Jose Arriola

(204)

In the náhuatl tongue, a specific type of Central American owl was known as tecolote and now that word is used as a general synonym for this magnificent bird in that part of the world. This ceramic figurine in red, designed by Guatemalan artisan Jose Arriola, pays tribute to the unique tecolote and is a wonderful addition to your home or office décor.

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Underworld Dog Guide Handmade Mexican Protection Ceramic Dog Sculpture

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(257)

Dogs as domesticated pets held a place of importance throughout many of Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures. Always loyal, the dog was trusted to lead its master's soul to the realm of the dead, for dogs were believed to see spirits. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association craft this extraordinary ceramic sculpture, a replica of the museum piece dated between 950 and 1521 AD.

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Catrina with Macaw Handmade Papier Mache Catrina Sculpture with Macaw

Marina Lozano

(12)

Working in papier mache, Marina Lozano of Mexico creates this beautiful catrina statuette. The skeletal sculpture is elegantly dressed, with flowers in her hair and a macaw at her bosom. Lozano designs the figurine after the original "La Calavera Catrina", a zinc etching created by the artist José Guadalupe Posada in Mexico around 1910. Posada created the character, a female skeleton with an elegant hat, as a satirical portrait of Mexican natives who aspired to European style and denied their own heritage. The catrina has since become an emblem of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration and a popular folk art subject.

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Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca

Teresita Gonzalez

(43)

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.

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Uzbek Hearth Woman in Red with Bread Handmade Uzbek Porcelain Figurine

Jurayev's Family

G'ayrat Juraev and his family run studio craft this delightful porcelain figurine of a woman in a traditional red chapan proudly serving "Plov" or pilaf, the signature dish of Uzbekistan. Plov is a rice dish with meat, grated carrots, and onions cooked in a kazan over an open fire. It's eaten at all special events such as weddings and for major holidays.

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Altar to Heritage Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Sculpture in Green and Red

Emmanuel Nyadedzor

(60)

Emmanuel Nyadedzor pays homage to his heritage in his newest creation, made from sese wood in the classic Ghanaian style. After working long hours with traditional techniques and painting the details in a green hue, the artisan presents this sculpture depicting a man whose long beard creates the base of the artwork, accented by aluminum details and terrazzo dust for an antique look.

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Funny Giraffe Handmade Batik Colorful Giraffe-Shaped Pule Wood Sculpture

Retno Pratiwi

(2)

The classic Javanese artistry depicts a gracious giraffe in an adorable style, all made with batik techniques. Inspired by the region's floral richness, Retno Pratiwi works on pule wood to hand-carve this giraffe sculpture, later painted in a palette of red and yellow hues that transform the piece into a charming folk art design.

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Faith Amid Gardens Handmade Traditional Cross-Themed Tuff Stone Stela Sculpture

Miqayel Nalbandyan

A glorious red hue enriches the mystic but splendorous vibe emerging from this traditional khachkar or stela sculpture from Armenia. Miqayel Nalbandyan pays homage to his heritage with this cross and floral-themed carving made of tuff stone for a classic look.

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Red Plumage Handmade Cedar Wood and Natural Fiber Bird Figurine in Red

Angelica Chiles

Natural fibers and sturdy cedar wood pieces are the principal elements of a charming figurine crafted in Colombia by Angelica Chiles. After hand-carving the bird-themed design, the artisan embellishes her artwork using a traditional technique that consists of making a veneer with dried wheat and barley stalks painted in red, creating an enchanting illusion around the item.

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Taraz Union, Handmade 2-Piece Taraz Couple with Flute Wood Figurine Set

Arthur Margaryan

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Red Coyote, Handmade Oaxacan Wood Alebrije

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

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Asana Pose in Red, Handmade Cement Yoga Statuette from Java

Sarono

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Green Deer, Handmade Copal Wood Alebrije

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

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Sightseeing, Handmade Suar Wood Bird Statuette with Bus Motif

Ira S.

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Feline Noses, Set of 3 Handmade White and Red Albesia Wood Cat Statuettes

Komang Sri

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Nancy

Oct 26, 2017

I love this little guy!

Two of my favorite things together, dogs and history. He just makes me smile. The craftsmanship is excellent. Beautiful work.

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Nov 5, 2020

remembering those that came before

I had such a hard time deciding on which 1 of these to pick from!! I picked Francesca because she is holding a platter to feed her family . The detail is amazing and the painting is so exact. I will probably need to order another 1 from this artist because I was so impressed with the talent it was made with.

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Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Mexican Dragon in Red'

Carolyn

Oct 4, 2017

One more for the collection.

I only buy from these artists. They are extremely nice and their art is incredible. I would buy so much more if I weren't disabled and had to wait for things to go on sale!

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