animal wood carving (15 items)
Axolotl
Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije from Mexico
Axolotl, Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana recreate the axolotl, one of Mexico's rarest and most iconic creatures, in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric... read more$109.99$98.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Ocotlan Owl
Multicolored Owl Alebrije
Ocotlan Owl, Multicolored Owl Alebrije
Zeny and Reyna
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... read more$567.99$511.19Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Ocotlan Chameleon
Hand-Painted Alebrije Chameleon
Ocotlan Chameleon, Hand-Painted Alebrije Chameleon
Zeny and Reyna
Mexico's Zeny and Reyna create this stunning alebrije sculpture, a popular traditional folk art of Oaxaca. The copal wood chameleon is painted with a dizzying array of motifs in a rainbow of bright... read more$589.99$530.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Sly Siamese
Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije
Sly Siamese, Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije
Zeny and Reyna
Working with native copal wood, Zeny and Reyna in Mexico create this wonderful alebrije sculpture, a popular traditional folk art of Oaxaca. The whimsical Siamese cat is painted in loving detail with... read more$477.99$430.19Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Fantastic Pegasus
Artisan Crafted Pegasus Alebrije
Fantastic Pegasus, Artisan Crafted Pegasus Alebrije
Esteban Hernandez
Esteban Hernandez in Mexico works in the wonderful Oaxacan folk art form known as alebrijes to create this excellent pegasus sculpture. He carves the winged horse from copal wood, and then carefully... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Quetzalcoatl Warrior
Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Skull and Serpent Mask
Quetzalcoatl Warrior, Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Skull and Serpent Mask
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Celebrating Mesoamerica's ancient cultures, artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association create an original mask based on a lifelong study of Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures. A stylized image of... read more$89.99$80.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Acrobatic Dragon
Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine
Acrobatic Dragon, Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine
Zeny and Reyna
Husband and wife duo Zeny and Reyna from Oaxaca grew up with the tradition of carving alebrijes (fantastical figurines of real and imagined animals); both of their parents were master carvers in that... read more$67.99$61.19Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Colorful Bird
Bird-Like Papier Mache Alebrije Sculpture
Colorful Bird, Bird-Like Papier Mache Alebrije Sculpture
Marina Lozano
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... read more$77.99$70.19Artist: Marina Lozano
Colorful Butterfly
Unique Butterfly Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Colorful Butterfly, Unique Butterfly Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Marina Lozano
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... read more$77.99$70.19Artist: Marina Lozano
Horse of the Sea
Hand Painted Seahorse Alebrije Sculpture
Horse of the Sea, Hand Painted Seahorse Alebrije Sculpture
Marina Lozano
This irresistible, colorful creature from Marina Lozano will win your heart. The alebrije is crafted by hand from recycled papier mache and carefully painted by hand. The whimsical sculpture has the... read more$104.99$94.49Artist: Marina Lozano
Duck Catrina
Handcrafted Wood Day of the Dead Duck Sculpture
Duck Catrina, Handcrafted Wood Day of the Dead Duck Sculpture
Ira S.
Ready to celebrate the Day of the Dead, this cute duck comes to your home with hand-painted details inspired by the famous Catrina, an icon of Mexican culture. Indonesia's Ira S. crafts the sculpture... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Ira S.
Majestic Quetzalcoatl
Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Quetzalcoatl Serpent Figurine
Majestic Quetzalcoatl, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Quetzalcoatl Serpent Figurine
Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
This exquisite alebrije figurine embodies the grandeur of Quetzalcoatl, the mythical Feathered-Serpent deity of ancient Mesoamerican culture. Vivid hues and meticulous designs hand-painted by Mexico’s... read more$107.99$97.19Artist: Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
Duck of the Dead
Bamboo and Teak Wood Duck Sculpture of Day of the Dead
Duck of the Dead, Bamboo and Teak Wood Duck Sculpture of Day of the Dead
Ira S.
Ducks are often related to cheerfulness, loyalty and protection. These charming birds inspire Java's Ira S. to hand-carve playful wood sculptures from bamboo and teak wood. This time, Ira presents a... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Ira S.
Imposing Quetzalcoatl
Wood Quetzalcoatl Serpent Figurine Hand-Painted in Mexico
Imposing Quetzalcoatl, Wood Quetzalcoatl Serpent Figurine Hand-Painted in Mexico
Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
The Feathered-Serpent deity of ancient Mesoamerican culture, known as Quetzalcoatl, is the star of this exceptional alebrije figurine that pays homage to traditional Mexican folk art in a most... read more$107.99$97.19Artist: Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
Dancing Toucans
Handmade Bird Alebrijes (Pair)
Dancing Toucans, Handmade Bird Alebrijes (Pair)
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This delightful duo is handcrafted by Mexico's Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in the style of Oaxacan alebrijes. Carved from copal wood, the two toucans are painted by hand with colorful paints. The folk... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda