Mossy Monkey,'Handmade Turquoise Monkey Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca'

Bungalow Rose Mossy Monkey Alebrije Sculpture Wood in Blue/Brown/Gray | 3.6 H x 2 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair C88321C46FD041BAB786347B56CF409B

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... ... more

Novica Handmade Mossy Monkey Wood Alebrije Sculpture

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. ... more

Novica Handmade Purple Pouncing Cat Wood Alebrije Sculpture

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. ... more

Novica Handmade Blue Pouncing Cat Wood Alebrije Sculpture

"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. ... more

Arlmont & Co. Turquoise Cat Statue Wood in Blue/Brown | 4.7 H x 3.5 W x 1.6 D in | Wayfair E4CB9BE2911A45898251AF1ABC6E918B

In this slightly more modern interpretation of traditional .alebrije. folk art, a stretching turquoise cat is covered with stripes, dots, and spirals. Artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez of Oaxaca carve the sculpture by hand from copal wood and paint it in... ... more

Bungalow Rose Figurine Wood in Brown/Indigo/White | 1.6 H x 1.6 W x 3.5 D in | Wayfair 7214E6BC097640EB92195216AD4A7A24

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... ... more

Crazy Monkey,'Handmade Animal Alebrije Figurine'

Ready for monkey business, this colorful figurine is a fun addition to any space. Esteban Hernandez in Mexico works in the Oaxacan folk art style of alebrijes to create the small sculpture from copal wood and paint it by hand. ... more

Monkey in Chaos,'Wood Monkey Alebrije Figure Hiding His Eyes From Oaxaca'

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... ... more

Blue Pouncing Cat,'Blue and Turquoise Whiskered Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca'

"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... ... more

Speak No Evil,'Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicolored Monkey from Oaxaca'

I don't know what this monkey is thinking, but I bet his mother taught him to be discreet. This sculpture is an example of a Oaxacan alebrije, a copal wood carving hand-painted in various bright colors and intricate patterns. This monkey is the work of... ... more

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

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... ... more

Oviform Owl in Black and White,'Signed Black and White Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca'

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... ... more

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

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... ... more

Calling Elephant,'Red Dominant Elephant Alebrije Figure Made in Oaxaca'

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... ... more

Chameleon with the Blues,'Blue and Orange Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca'

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... ... more

Crimson Cat,'Red and Blue Arched Cat Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca'

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... ... more

Wind Glider,'Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca'

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... ... more

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

"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... ... more

Novica Handmade Turtle Mom Taxi Wood Alebrije Sculpture

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. ... more

Novica Handmade Crimson Cat Wood Alebrije Sculpture

"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. ... more

Novica Handmade Little Black Mouse Perez Wood Alebrije Sculpture

"This black and turquoise mouse figure is a magical alebrije, an animal wood carving painted in fantastic colors. He is named after another fantasy creature, the Ratoncito Pérez, Mexico's answer to the tooth fairy. ... more

Dakota Fields Aftinia Pouncing Cat Wood Sculpture Wood in Blue/Brown/Gray | 1.6 H x 1.6 W x 3.5 D in | Wayfair CD0805D495CF4D3DA756D0F6B855BEBA

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... ... more

Adonias Adelae Dakota Fields Statue Wood in Blue/Brown/Gray | 2 H x 1.6 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair D5CF469694364DF8BBAB82052336BFA1

This black and turquoise mouse figure is a magical alebrije, an animal wood carving painted in fantastic colors. He is named after another fantasy creature, the Ratoncito Prez, Mexico's answer to the tooth fairy. He is created and signed by artists... ... more