Mossy Monkey,'Handmade Turquoise Monkey Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca'

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Look what I caught! this cat seems to say. The playful feline is sculpted from copal wood, the classic for alebrije figures which are famous in the Central Valleys of the Mexican state of Oaxaca. This kitty with bristling natural fiber whiskers is... ... more

Novica Handmade Mossy Monkey Wood Alebrije Sculpture

This little monkey just knows he will make a great gift, even if the receiver is the buyer! He is an alebrije, part of a folk art tradition that carves animals and paints them in bright colors and wild designs. ... more

Novica Handmade Turtle Mom Taxi Wood Alebrije Sculpture

Taxiing the little ones around is the least that moms do, even turtle moms. She and her four babies are alebrijes, fanciful animal figures made famous in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. This particular figure is the work of Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda. ... more

Novica Handmade Celestial Cat Wood Alebrije Sculpture

Whatever it is, this cat is ready to confront it! This fantastically colored animal figure is an alebrije, a sculpture style made famous in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. He is signed by creators Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda. ... more

Monkey in Chaos,'Wood Monkey Alebrije Figure Hiding His Eyes From Oaxaca'

This poor monkey cannot bear to see the chaos that reigns all around him. This sculpture is an example of a Oaxacan alebrije , a copal wood carving painted in various bright colors and intricate patterns. This monkey is the work of Jesus and Roxana... ... more

Speak No Evil,'Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicolored Monkey from Oaxaca'

I don't know what this monkey is thinking, but I bet his mother taught him to be discreet. This sculpture is an example of a Oaxacan alebrije, a copal wood carving hand-painted in various bright colors and intricate patterns. This monkey is the work... ... more

Wind Glider,'Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca'

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... ... more

Oviform Owl in Black and White,'Signed Black and White Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca'

This owl seems a bit confused over whether the bird or the egg came first, as he is a bit of both. He is carved from copal wood into a sculpture style called alebrije, , famous in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. He is created and signed by carvers... ... more

Little Black Mouse Perez,'Turquoise and Black Mouse Alebrije Figure Signed by Artisans'

This black and turquoise mouse figure is a magical alebrije, an animal wood carving painted in fantastic colors. He is named after another fantasy creature, the Ratoncito Pérez, Mexico's answer to the tooth fairy. He is created and signed by artists... ... more

Crimson Cat,'Red and Blue Arched Cat Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca'

I don't know what he sees, but this little kitty looks defensive. This fantastically colored animal figure is an alebrije. a sculpture style made famous in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. He is signed by creators Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda. The tail... ... more

'Blue and Teal Alebrije Cat with Star-Like Patterns on Body'

Whatever it is, this cat is ready to confront it! This fantastically colored animal figure is an alebrije, a sculpture style made famous in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. He is signed by creators Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda. The tail detaches for safe... ... more

Novica Handmade Purple Pouncing Cat Wood Alebrije Sculpture

Look what I caught! this cat seems to say. The playful feline is sculpted from copal wood, the classic for alebrije figures which are famous in the Central Valleys of the Mexican state of Oaxaca. ... more

Calling Elephant,'Red Dominant Elephant Alebrije Figure Made in Oaxaca'

This beautiful and fanciful elephant figure is calling for a new home. He is an alebrije, a wood carving of an animal in wild colors made famous in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. He is created and signed by artisans Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda. The tail... ... more

Frosty Owl,'Blue Tipped White and Black Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca'

This snowy owl sets down after flying through the frigid winds of the north. Actually, this bird is an alebrije, part of a folk art tradition that carves animals and adds bright colors and hand-painted designs. He was created and signed by Gerardo... ... more