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Smiling Deer Handmade Deer Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

This brightly colored deer is the work of Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez, who preserve the distinctly Oaxacan folk art form of alebrijes. The figurine is carved by hand from copal wood before being carefully painted with a dizzying array of colorful motifs.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's 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.

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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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Coyote Charm Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Mexico handcraft this charming coyote alebrije figurine. Painted in colorful shades such as cerulean and light olive, the copal wood coyote takes a howling pose. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

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.

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Diving Dolphin Alebrije Dolphin Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

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Carved in the shape of a dolphin, this copal wood sculpture is hand painted in the traditional style of alebrijes, a folk art form originating in Oaxaca. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez cover the sculpture with a dizzying array of motifs in red, orange, aqua and white.

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Rainbow Snail Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

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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.

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Blue Cat Greeting Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

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Wearing bright red lipstick, a whimsical blue cat lifts her tail in greeting. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Calo gypsy word for "something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic."

Because each alebrije is individually created work of folk art, shapes will vary slightly. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

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Blue Dancing Frog Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Frog Figurine Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

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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.

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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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Stargazing Giraffe in Red Wood Hand Painted Giraffe Alebrije Finely Painted in Red

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

This baby giraffe has discovered the beauty of twinkling stars and can't get enough of them! This copal wood Oaxaca alebrije is the creation of artist Esteban Hernandez and features bright purple with green detailed hand painting. The tail and ears will be detached for shipping.

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My Domain in Gold Blue and Gold Copal Wood Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

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 yellow/orange/gold-dominant multicolored 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.

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

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

This mouse figure is a magical alebrije, an animal wood carving painted in fantastic colors. He is named after another Mexican fantasy creature, the Ratoncito Pérez, Mexico's answer to the tooth fairy. He is created and signed by artists Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda of Oaxaca, Mexico. The tail detaches for safe shipping.

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Blue Pouncing Cat Blue and Turquoise Whiskered Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

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

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Ocean Dolphin, Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

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Oaxaca Snail, Handcrafted Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

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Fantastic Pegasus, Artisan Crafted Pegasus Alebrije

Esteban Hernandez

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Azure Pegasus, Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

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Bold Goat, Handmade Alebrije Goat Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

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Relaxed Cat, Cat Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

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Bicycle Cat, Hand Painted Alebrije Cat Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

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Black Fox, Wood Alebrije Fox Figurine in Black from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

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Acrobatic Dragon, Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

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

Zeny and Reyna

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Red Dragonfly, Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca

Teresita Gonzalez

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Cricket Song, Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

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Bold Deer, Hand Painted Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

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Chirping Cricket, Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

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Colorful Macaw, Multicolored Hand Painted Pinewood Macaw Figurine

Rodrigo Ramos

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Purple Hummingbird, Oaxacan Hummingbird Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

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Green Hummingbird, Green Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Zeny and Reyna

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Playful Blue Kitten, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

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Blue Hummingbird, Blue Hummingbird Alebrije Hanging Sculpture from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

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Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Stargazing Giraffe in Red'

Jane

Jun 13, 2022

Beautiful little treasure.

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Love it. It is carved so well and beautifully painted. A treasure that has a special place on a new shelf.

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Wood sculpture, 'Hummingbird Visits a Cactus'

Robin

Aug 10, 2023

Lovely Sculpture

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The details are fabulous and the color choices are lovely. Craft work is wonderful. It has a prominate place in my living room.

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Alebrije sculpture, 'Blue Cat Greeting'

Judy

Mar 17, 2018

Another amazing work by Zeny and Reyna

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This little cat is just adorable! Right now she is keeping a friend of mine company (a temporary "adoption"). The details are amazing. I check frequently to see what is new from Zeny and Reyna.

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