Orange Turtle,'Artisan Crafted Small Alebrije Sculpture'

Standing Jaguar,'Artisan Crafted Oaxacan Alebrije'

Carved by hand from copal wood, this magnificent jaguar alebrije sculpture is carefully hand-painted in meticulous detail. The statuette from Esteban Hernandez in Mexico is an excellent example of the Oaxacan folk art. The folk art tradition of... ... more

Ginger Fish,'Artisan Crafted Orange Calcite Fish Sculpture from Brazil'

Gliding through the a cool lake, a fiery orange fish is a dramatic figure. Alexandre Costa skillfully elicits the image from natural calcite, detailing the scales and fins. Golden eyes add realism to the hand-carved sculpture. ... more

Warm Energy,'Little Orange Calcite Ball Sculpture with Cedar Wood Stand'

Guena brings us a marvelous sculpture crafted from calcite. This polished ball features a warm orange tone and a cedar wood stand for displaying the item in all its glory. Guena travels through Brazil in search of splendid creations that show the... ... more

Hand Crafted Purple Wood Kittycat Folk Art Sculpture 'Springtime Cat'

"""This purple cat is happy because spring has arrived, and the alebrije reflects the colorful feast of flowers,"" explain Zeny and Reyna. They use the tip of a maguey leaf to paint the patterns on this admirable hand-carved copal wood sculpture.... ... more

Oaxaca Bull,'Handpainted Copal Wood Alebrije Bull Sculpture'

This captivating copal wood alebrije sculpture of a majestic bull is exquisitely crafted by skilled artisans, Zeny and Reyna. Its vibrant colors, including shades of blue and purple, breathe life into the intricately painted fish adorning the bull's... ... more

Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Frog Figurine Sculpture 'Blue Dancing Frog'

This dancing frog, all in blue, 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. ... more

Wood figurine, 'Orange Oaxaca Frog'

Poised and vigilant this orange frog 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. ... more

'Rainbow Iguana' - Hand Crafted Mexican Folk Art Yellow Lizard Sculpture

Iguanas are creatures of the sun so when we decorated this alebrije we thought of the sun welcoming the rainbow confide Zeny and Reyna. Carved from a single piece of copal wood the sculpture is painted by hand using the tip of a maguey leaf. ... more

Happy Hummingbird,'Handmade Floral Wood Bird Sculpture'

"""The hummingbird symbolizes happiness and good luck in this alebrije,"" say Zeny and Reyna of this original sculpture. Blossoming on a copal tree trunk, a ravishing pink bloom welcomes a diligent hummingbird in a hand-painted sculpture. Small... ... more

Multi Color Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand 'Colorful Hummingbird'

Hovering on whirring wings, a whimsical hummingbird seeks out the sweet nectar of flowers. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije painted orange, red, yellow, green, white and black. These fanciful sculptures... ... more

Cute Porcupine,'Yellow and Green Copal Wood Alebrije Porcupine Sculpture'

This cute little porcupine invites you to experience the rich artisanal history of Mexico, crafted of copal wood with maguey plant fiber spines. Mexico's Zeny and Reyna work together to craft this wonderful alebrije sculpture, painting it by hand... ... more

Splendid Dove,'Hand Crafted Ceramic Dove Sculpture from Mexico'

Working in the time-honored style of Nahua community artisans, Eufrosia Pantaleon crafts this piece in the shape of a beautiful dove. This handcrafted ceramic sculpture makes a great addition to any home, and is perfect for holding small items. ... more

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

A fire-breathing dragon in colors of orange and red spreads its wings in this Mexican sculpture, making a charming addition to any home. Mexican couple Zeny and Reyna celebrate the artistic traditions of their country, crafting the dragon from copal... ... more

Lady Bug Mushroom,'Hand Painted Wood Alebrije Mushroom Figurine from Mexico'

From Mexican artisan Silvia Julian comes this colorful mushroom figurine. Crafted from copal wood, the blue and orange mushroom features a hand-painted design of dot, swirl and lady bug motifs in the detailed style that characterizes alebrije artwork. ... more

Magic Sun,'Colorful Sun-Themed Art Glass Sculpture from El Salvador'

Displaying magical colors of blue and orange, the sun is crafted from art glass in this wonderful sculpture from El Salvador. Artisan duo Margarita and Fernando Llort create the sculpture, crafted by hand through a meticulous process. Iron forms the... ... more

Woman with Alebrijes,'Alebrije-Themed Ceramic Sculpture from Mexico'

Wearing a colorful floral dress, a Mexican woman hangs out with various vibrant alebrije animals. By the Aguilar Artisan Workshop, this cultural sculpture is crafted from ceramic and diligently painted entirely by hand. ... more

Dream Owl,'Mexican Hand Decorated Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture'

Looking every bit the product of a fever dream that alebrijes are, this outlandishly-decorated owl sculpture is crafted by hand from copal wood by Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. "Mastering the art of alebrijes requires practice,... ... more

Dainty Deer in Grey,'Handcrafted Grey Deer Alebrije Sculpture'

Working in the traditional Oaxacan folk art form called alebrijes , Pablo and Lucy Mendez in Mexico create this marvelous sculpture. The delicate deer is carved by hand from copal wood and then painted in meticulous detail. Please note that small... ... more

Blue Axolotl,'Handmade Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico'

This unique axolotl sculpture is the design of artists Jesus and Roxana Hernandez who recreate one of Mexico's most iconic creatures in a colorful form. Hand crafted from copal wood and hand painted in vibrant shades such as blue, red, and purple,... ... more

Ocotlan Owl,'Multicolored Owl Alebrije'

Working in the traditional Oaxacan folk art style, Zeny and Reyna create this gorgeous alebrije sculpture. The wide-eyed owl is crafted from copal wood and painted with a dizzying array of motifs in a rainbow of colors. To achieve the fine detail,... ... more

Colorful Quetzalcoatl,'Bright Hand Painted Quetzalcoatl Alebrije Sculpture'

This delightful papier mache alebrije sculpture is crafted by Marina Lozano in Mexico. The artisan creates her version of a quetzalcoatl, which was a feathered serpent deity in ancient Mesoamerica. The creature is painted by hand in bright colors... ... more

Colorful Butterfly,'Unique Butterfly Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico'

This fantastical papier mache alebrije sculpture is crafted by Marina Lozano in Mexico. The artisan creates her unique version of a butterfly, with an unusual splayed tail and lizard-like head. The creature is painted by hand in bright colors and... ... more

Colorful Bird,'Bird-Like Papier Mache Alebrije Sculpture'

This unique papier mache alebrije sculpture is crafted by Marina Lozano in Mexico. The artisan creates her fantastical version of a bird, with enormous bug-like eyes and a long neck and tail. Designed to grace the edge of a bookshelf or table, the... ... more

Sierra Stars,'Artisan Crafted Huichol Skull Sculpture'

In traditional Huichol style, tiny glass beads are individually applied by hand to this small papier mache skull using beeswax. Miguel Diaz in Mexico designs and crafts the sculpture, which features star motifs. The Huichol or Wixarika are an... ... more

Blue Cat on a Bench,'Handcrafted Wood Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico (2 pieces)'

A playful little cat has taken over a bench in this unique sculpture from the Zapotec Dream Family Workshop in Mexico. Crafted in the style of alebrijes , a folk art style traditional to Oaxaca, the cat and bench are carved from copal wood and... ... more

Warm Power,'Orange Calcite Ball Sculpture with Cedar Wood Stand'

Guena presents a wonderful sculpture crafted from precious calcite. This polished ball features a warm orange hue and a cedar wood stand for displaying the item in all its beauty. Guena travels through Brazil in search of splendid creations that... ... more

Small Minivet,'Realistic Small Minivet Bird Sculpture'

This beautifully-crafted bird sculpture is from Mauricio Morales, who delights in creating realistic avians. Here he creates the small minivet, a colorful songbird native to Asia. The bird is formed by hand from ceramic and painted with care.... ... more

Blue Bunny,'Hand Beaded Huichol Rabbit Sculpture'

Traditional Huichol elements such as the deer and the snake can be seen on this excellent small rabbit sculpture from Miguel Díaz in Mexico. The figurine is crafted from papier mache and then covered with tiny glass beads using beeswax. The Huichol... ... more

Yellow Bunny,'Handmade Beaded Huichol Sculpture'

Traditional Huichol elements such as the peyote flower and scorpion can be seen on this excellent small rabbit sculpture from Miguel Díaz in Mexico. The figurine is crafted from papier mache and then covered with tiny glass beads using beeswax. The... ... more

Cautious Amber Rhino,'Yellow Orange Dominant Rhinoceros Alebrije Sculpture'

You caught this fellow while he was on his way to the watering hole! He is an alebrije, a animal wood carving painted in bright colors and wild designs. This rhino was created and signed by Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda of the Mexican state of Oaxaca. ... more

Blue Goat,'Artisan Crafted Goat Alebrije'

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

Manakin,'Handmade Bird Ceramic Sculpture'

This delightful figurine is designed and crafted by Mauricio Morales in Guatemala. Working with ceramic, he creates a realistic manakin, a small tropical bird native to Mexico and Central and South America. The hand-painted sculpture has aluminum... ... more

Grey-headed Chickadee,'Handmade Bird Sculpture from Guatemala'

Living only in remote parts of northern Canada and Alaska, the grey-headed chickadee is the rarest of the chickadees. Guatemalan Mauricio Morales shares his enthusiasm for birds with this realistic small sculpture, crafted by hand from ceramic.... ... more

Golden Fox,'Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije'

This beautiful alebrije figurine is from Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in Mexico. They carve the sculpture by hand from copal wood, painting it in careful detail. Alebrijes are a traditional Oaxacan folk art, typically crafted from papier mache or wood. ... more

Bold Goat,'Handmade Alebrije Goat Figurine'

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... ... more

Sierra Coyote,'Hand Painted Coyote Alebrije'

Preserving the Oaxacan folk art tradition of alebrijes , Mexico's Jesus and Roxana Hernandez 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. Small... ... more

Ocean Dolphin,'Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije'

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... ... more