Name: Alebrije sculpture, Blue Hummingbird
SKU: 245041

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Blue Pouncing Cat Blue and Turquoise Whiskered Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

"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 the work of Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda, noted carvers in the region.

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

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

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 and Teresa Ojeda of Oaxaca, Mexico.

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Calling Elephant Red Dominant Elephant Alebrije Figure Made in Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

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 is detached for safe shipping.

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Crimson Cat Red and Blue Arched Cat Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

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 detaches for safe shipping.

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Happy Emperor Penguins Black and White Penguin Alebrije Figures from Oaxaca (Pair)

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

These happy-footed penguins have put on their party clothes for the weekend. The two copal wood figures are alebrijes, a tradition of painting hand-carved animal figures in bright colors and wild designs. These two were created and signed by Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda of Oaxaca, Mexico. The wings detach for safe shipping.

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Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca

Teresita Gonzalez

(44)

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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Wind Glider Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

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 influence as well. It hand carved and hand painted by Oaxacan alebrije artist Esteban Hernandez.

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Blue Winged Owl Hand Carved Owl Alebrije with Blue Wings from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

"Whoooo am I?" says this little owl. He needs a name, and you can give it to him. He is an alebrije, part of a folk art tradition that carves animals from copal wood, then paints them in fantastic colors and designs. This wise little bird is created and signed by artists Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda of Oaxaca, Mexico.

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Oaxaca Snail Handcrafted Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

Adorned with cheerful artistry, this purple and pink snail makes its way from the magical lands of Oaxaca. "The snail symbolizes life that starts and ends in a spiral," believe Zeny and Reyna. After carving the copal wood alebrije, they use the tip of a maguey leaf to paint the florid patterns.

Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

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Dainty Deer in Grey Handcrafted Grey Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

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 parts may be detached for secure shipping.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930s in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting the nonsense word, "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream in papier mache. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache. The same style of painting can also be found on other (non-animal) items.

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Magical Rabbit Copal Wood Rabbit Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Manuel Cruz

(12)

This dreamy alebrije figurine is the design of artisan Manuel Cruz. The rabbit is hand carved from copal wood and delicately hand painted using a maguey thorn for finer details in multicolor tones with the traditional and detailed motifs that distinguish alebrije artwork. These traditional Mexican sculptures and figurines represent Oaxacan folklore.

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Hummingbird Visits a Cactus Hummingbird and Barrel Cactus Wood Sculpture From Oaxaca

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

Pablo and Lucy Mendez of San Martin Tilcajete are a husband-and-wife team dedicated to carving the local copal wood (Bursera copallifera) into the capricious figures this town in the Mexican state of Oaxaca is famous for. This sculpture is alebrije-inspired, depicting a hummingbird flying to a barrel cactus to drink its nectar. Both hummingbirds and barrel cacti are common here.

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Blue Yonder, Blue and Green Carved Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

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Coyote Charm, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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Purple Pouncing Cat, Purple Crouching Cat Alebrije Figure with Henequen Whiskers

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

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Mythical Pegasus, Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

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Purple Dancing Frog, Purple Hand Crafted Alebrije Style Frog Figurine Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

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Ocean Dolphin, Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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Rainbow Snail, Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

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Bold Goat, Handmade Alebrije Goat Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

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Chirping Cricket, Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

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Smiling Deer, Handmade Deer Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

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Walking Fish, Hand Painted Fish Alebrije Ornaments (Set of 4)

Esteban Hernandez

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Blue Cat Greeting, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

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Black Fox, Wood Alebrije Fox Figurine in Black from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

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Bold Deer, Hand Painted Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

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Colorful Macaw, Multicolored Hand Painted Pinewood Macaw Figurine

Manuel Delfino

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Audacious Hen, Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

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Azure Pegasus, Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

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Blue Dancing Frog, Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Frog Figurine Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

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Amazonian Axolotl, Alebrije Axolotl Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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Bicycle Cat, Hand Painted Alebrije Cat Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

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Blue Axolotl, Handmade Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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Diving Dolphin, Alebrije Dolphin Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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Relaxed Cat, Cat Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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Cricket Song, Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

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Green Hummingbird, Green Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

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Acrobatic Dragon, Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

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Death and Folklore, Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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Purple Hummingbird, Oaxacan Hummingbird Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

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Blue Hummingbird, Blue Hummingbird Alebrije Hanging Sculpture from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

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Playful Blue Kitten, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

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Fantasy Elephant, Colorful Handcrafted Trumpeting Elephant Wood Alebrije

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

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Alebrije Hearts, Five Painted Heart-Shaped Alebrije Mini Ornaments

Claudio Ojeda

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Alebrije sculpture, 'Playful Blue Kitten'

Judy

Jan 22, 2018

Fun, whimsicle kitty! Excellent work.

Bought this sweet little kitty for my friend. It reminded me of a stray cat that adopted her. Miss Dilly the cat is now coming into her house and has become quite affectionate -- Maybe because of this little Spirit Kitty (smile)? I love the work of Zeny and Reyna. I have several of their pieces and have purchased several as gifts for friends and family.

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Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Bold Goat'

Rose

May 31, 2023

Colors Just Pop!,Colors Just Pop!

I love goats and this one is perfect! The colors are vibrant and the carving is fantastic. I love it!,I love goats and this one is perfect! The colors are vibrant and the carving is fantastic. I love it!

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Alebrije sculpture, 'Blue Hummingbird'

Rori S.

Sep 28, 2017

A one of a kind gift for a cherished friend.

Unique piece of artwork that was perfect for a dear friend who collects hummingbirds and needed a special addition to them. I am amazed at how wonderfully made this is made and the true appearance of being a bird in flight.

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