Name: Wood alebrije figurine, Swordfish Mystery
SKU: 350069

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Turtle Mom Taxi Green and Blue Oaxacan Mother Turtle Alebrije with Babies

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

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. The little ones detach from mom for safe shipping.

$89.99 Wholesale

$89.99
Chameleon with the Blues Blue and Orange Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

We all know that chameleons can change color, but this might be a little extreme. Actually, the lizard is an alebrije, part of a folk art tradition that carves animals from wood and paints them in bright colors and wild designs. This little guy was created and signed by artists Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda from Oaxaca, Mexico.

$144.99 Wholesale

$144.99
Mossy Monkey Handmade Turquoise Monkey Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

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. This one is crafted by Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda of Oaxaca, Mexico.

$39.99 Wholesale

$39.99
Elephant in Green Artisan Crafted Green Wood Elephant Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Wood carvers in San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, crafted animal figurines for generations before the area's alebrije tradition took hold, mostly as children's toys. It's the gorgeous way even real animals are decorated that shows how the Oaxacan artisans have truly embraced the handicraft style. This hand carved copal wood elephant from Jesus and Roxana Hernandez is hand painted in green, with elaborate geometric motifs on its legs and ears in black combined with lovely purple, pink, and blue tones.

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 creatures 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.

$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99
Monkey in Chaos Wood Monkey Alebrije Figure Hiding His Eyes From Oaxaca

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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 Hernandez noted alebrije carvers whose work has won awards and media attention. The tail is removed for shipping.

$77.99 Wholesale

$77.99
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Celestial Cat Blue and Teal Alebrije Cat with Star-Like Patterns on Body

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

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 shipping.

$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99
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.

$109.99 Wholesale

$109.99
Wind Glider Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

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.

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
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My Domain Copal Wood Oaxaca Alebrije Cat in Multiple Bright Colors

Esteban Hernandez

(32)

Any cat lover knows that felines love to be up in high places to better supervise the goings-on in their (not our) houses. This brightly-colored wooden cat alebrije by Esteban Hernandez of Oaxaca is designed specifically to be displayed on the edge of a shelf, with one paw hanging down. The tail will be detached for shipping.

$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99
Rainbow Snail Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

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 region's traditional folk art. Here they create a wonderfully colorful snail in great detail. The snail is carved by hand from copal wood and painted in a wide array of meticulous patterns.

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.

$89.99 Wholesale

$89.99
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Howling Coyote Multicolored Alebrije Coyote Figurine with Geometric Motifs

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez capture the classic silhouette of a coyote with its head bent back as it lets out a plaintive howl in this wonderful hand-decorated alebrije sculpture. Carved by hand from copal wood, the colorful figurine's body, including its tail, is covered with geometric motifs. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

The artisan pair hails from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca where most of the inhabitants are wood carvers. Jesus is thankful they are, "...able to offer work to our artisan neighbors. This is important in preserving our culture and tradition as well as generating a source of income."

The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he dreamed 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. Upon recovering, Linares recreated these figures in bright colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes. His work became famous and was one of the main influences of artisans in the state of Oaxaca who began crafting alebrijes of their own using traditional wood carving methods.

$54.99 Wholesale

$54.99
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Oviform Owl in Black and White Signed Black and White Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

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 Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda.

$54.99 Wholesale

$54.99
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Acrobatic Dragon, Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

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$64.99
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Swordfish Mystery, Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

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$54.99
Chirping Cricket, Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

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$49.99
Calling Elephant, Red Dominant Elephant Alebrije Figure Made in Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

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$54.99
Green Chameleon, Blue-Footed Green Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

$144.99 Wholesale

$144.99
Little Black Mouse Perez, Turquoise and Black Mouse Alebrije Figure Signed by Artisans

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

$34.99 Wholesale

$34.99
Little Mouse Perez, Blue and Red Mouse Alebrije with Black Tail from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

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$34.99
Little Blue Deer, Blue Copal Wood Deer Alebrije From San Martin Tilcajete

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

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$69.99
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Playful Blue Kitten, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(332)

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$89.99
Purple Pouncing Cat, Purple Crouching Cat Alebrije Figure with Henequen Whiskers

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

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$49.99
Dazzling Catrina, Day of the Dead Catrina Sculpture Artisan Crafted

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(257)

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Catrina the Beautiful, Day of the Dead Catrina Ceramic Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

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Catrina with Pumpkins, Ceramic Catrina Skeleton Statuette in Orange from Mexico

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(257)

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Dancing Mockingbirds, Hand-Painted Bird Alebrijes from Mexico (Pair)

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
Dancing Toucans, Handmade Bird Alebrijes (Pair)

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(12)

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$79.99

Featured Reviews

Ceramic sculpture, 'Catrina the Beautiful'

Kathryn

Apr 16, 2018

Catrina the Beautiful IS beautiful

This quirky and colourful sculpture is a real treasure. I love that she represents a dig at the hoi pilloi. She is well crafted and robust, making the journey to Australia without mishap. The removable head is a good feature. I bought her as a gift for my daughter but loved her so much that I have ordered another to keep. Thanks Angel.

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Wood alebrije figurine, 'Howling Coyote'

Red Hughes

Dec 16, 2021

Such a fun and colorful addition to our painted critters collection

The craftsmanship and quality of this painted coyote is superb! Love it and it is a cherished addition to all of our painted critters. Thank you so much! You do beautiful work - so talented!

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