Name: Wood alebrije sculpture, Relaxed Cat
SKU: 406043

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Colorful Hummingbird Multi Color Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

Hovering on whirring wings, a whimsical hummingbird seeks out the sweet nectar of flowers. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije painted orange, red, yellow, green, white and black. 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 Caló gypsy word for "something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic."

Includes a thread for hanging.

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

£63.51 Wholesale

£63.51
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Lilac Turtle Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

Esteban Hernandez in Mexico carves this sweet turtle figurine by hand from copal wood and paints it in vivid detail. The figurine is a great example of the Oaxacan folk art form of alebrijes.

£25.60 Wholesale

£25.60
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Acrobatic Dragon Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

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 wildly colorful dragon in a contorted, acrobatic pose. The dragon is carved by hand from copal wood and painted in a rainbow of psychedelic colors.

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.

£59.41 Wholesale

£59.41
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Reading Owl Hand Crafted Mexican Copal Wood Bookmark with Tropical Owl

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

Just as an owl says 'who', this bookmark instinctively says 'read', but in a fun and colourful way. Mexican artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez create the bookmark with this purpose, hand-carving copal wood and painting the owl in their country's prized alebrije motif, with swirls, dots and vivid colours contributing to the owl's unique identity. Pablo and Lucy dream of their artistic creations finding homes across the globe where people can experience a piece of Oaxaca's heritage.

£16.38 Wholesale

£16.38
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Reading Cat Teal and Pink Cat-Themed Copal Wood Bookmark from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

This cute cat tags along on every literary journey, always keeping track of where to start next time. Just like every good story, the existence of this cat arises from a dream - that of Pablo and Lucy Mendez, artisans from Oaxaca, Mexico who specialize in the art of alebrije. Working with wood that regenerates from their copal tree plantations, Pablo and Lucy create this feline-themed bookmark using techniques they learned from their parents, aunts and uncles.

The brainchild of the famed Mexican artist Pedro Linares, alebrije blossomed in 1936 as his reaction to the fantastical world imagined while drifting in and out of consciousness during a battle with serious illness. Animal characters rule Linares' imagined world, existing in forms not witnessed in our reality.

£16.38 Wholesale

£16.38
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Bold Goat Handmade Alebrije Goat Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Preserving the Oaxacan folk art tradition of alebrijes, Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico create this marvelous small sculpture. The figurine is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with an assortment of motifs in a rainbow of colours.

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.

£50.19 Wholesale

£50.19
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colourful Squirrel Handcrafted Oaxacan Wood Alebrije

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

This stunning alebrije sculpture is the original work of Esteban Hernandez in Mexico. Carved by hand from copal wood, the statuette is painted in meticulous detail with elabourate patterns and bold colours.

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.

£159.81 Wholesale

£159.81
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Bold Cimarron Hand-Carved Bighorn Sheep Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Crafted in the Oaxacan folk art tradition of alebrijes, this striking figurine is from Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico. The sculpture is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with colourful motifs.

£54.29 Wholesale

£54.29
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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.

£54.29 Wholesale

£54.29
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Mythical Pegasus Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

Working in the fabulous Oaxacan folk art form known as alebrijes, Mexico's Esteban Hernandez creates this unique sculpture. He carves the pegasus from copal wood, which is then carefully painted by hand in minute detail with a rainbow of colours. Removable parts are detached for safe shipping.

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 "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

£70.68 Wholesale

£70.68
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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.

£61.46 Wholesale

£61.46
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Orange Quetzal Multicoloured Wooden Bird Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

This marvelous quetzal alebrije is the original creation of Mexico's Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda. They carve the bird and its long feathers by hand from copal wood and paint them in meticulous detail. The Oaxacan folk art form dates back to the 1930s. A Mexican artist named Pedro Linares had dreams while ill, in which fantastical creatures rushed towards him shouting the nonsense word, "alebrije! alebrije!". When he woke from his fevered sleep, he was compelled to recreate the unusual creatures that he had seen in his dream.

£68.63 Wholesale

£68.63
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Mexican Hairless Dog, Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£104.49 Wholesale

£104.49
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Dainty Deer in Grey, Handcrafted Grey Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

£70.68 Wholesale

£70.68
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Coyote Delight, Handcrafted Copal Wood Coyote Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£50.19 Wholesale

£50.19
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Little Black Mouse Perez, Turquoise and Black Mouse Alebrije Figure Signed by Artisans

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£31.75 Wholesale

£31.75
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Reading Butterfly, Mexican Artisan Painted Butterfly Copal Wood Bookmark

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

£12.45 Wholesale

~~£16.38~~ £12.45
Blue Hare, Handmade Rabbit Alebrije Figurine

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

£23.55 Wholesale

£23.55
Orange Deer, Handcrafted Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£54.29 Wholesale

£54.29
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Crimson Cat, Red and Blue Arched Cat Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£45.07 Wholesale

£45.07
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Running Grace, Wood Deer Alebrije From San Martin Tilcajete Oaxaca

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

£68.63 Wholesale

£68.63
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Oaxaca Bull, Handpainted Copal Wood Alebrije Bull Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

£81.95 Wholesale

£81.95
Zapotec Pegasus in Purple, Wood Pegasus Inspired Alebrije in Purple and other colours

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

£70.68 Wholesale

£70.68
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Hummingbird Visits a Cactus, Hummingbird and Barrel Cactus Wood Sculpture From Oaxaca

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

£86.05 Wholesale

£86.05
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Garden Hummingbird, Handcrafted Wood Hanging Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£50.19 Wholesale

£50.19
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Blue Winged Owl, Hand Carved Owl Alebrije with Blue Wings from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£45.07 Wholesale

£45.07
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Green Tree Frog, Handmade Wood Green Frog Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

£54.29 Wholesale

£54.29
My Domain, Copal Wood Oaxaca Alebrije Cat in Multiple Bright colours

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

£43.02 Wholesale

£43.02
Surprised Monkey, Copal Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicoloured Monkey

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£61.46 Wholesale

£61.46
Bicycle Cat, Hand Painted Alebrije Cat Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

£100.39 Wholesale

£100.39
Chirping Cricket, Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

£45.07 Wholesale

£45.07
Colorful Camel, Wood Alebrije Camel Figurine in Vivid Colors from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£43.02 Wholesale

£43.02
Insomniac Lion, Purple Sleepy Lion Alebrije Carving with Detachable Tail

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£50.19 Wholesale

£50.19
Relaxed Cat, Cat Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£45.07 Wholesale

£45.07
Purple Quetzal, Artisan Crafted Bird Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£68.63 Wholesale

£68.63
Cautious Black and White Rhino, Black and White Rhinoceros Alebrije Wood Carving from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£77.85 Wholesale

£77.85
Cricket Song, Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

£45.07 Wholesale

£45.07
Standing Jaguar, Artisan Crafted Oaxacan Alebrije

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

£154.69 Wholesale

£154.69
Cautious Amber Rhino, Yellow Orange Dominant Rhinoceros Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£77.85 Wholesale

£77.85
Turtle Mom Taxi, Green and Blue Oaxacan Mother Turtle Alebrije with Babies

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£95.27 Wholesale

£95.27
Iguana Joy, Copal Wood Alebrije Lizard Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£70.68 Wholesale

£70.68
Bold Coyote, Oaxacan Wood Alebrije Statuette

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

£109.61 Wholesale

£109.61
Bold Rhinoceros, Handmade Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£63.51 Wholesale

£63.51
Chameleon with the Blues, Blue and Orange Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£132.15 Wholesale

£132.15
Rose Winged Owl, Hand Carved Owl Alebrije with Rosy Wings from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£45.07 Wholesale

£45.07
Calling Elephant, Red Dominant Elephant Alebrije Figure Made in Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£50.19 Wholesale

£50.19
Wild Wolf, Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije

Claudio Ojeda

(99)

£72.73 Wholesale

£72.73
Blue Pouncing Cat, Blue and Turquoise Whiskered Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£45.07 Wholesale

£45.07
Monkey in Chaos, Wood Monkey Alebrije Figure Hiding His Eyes From Oaxaca

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£70.68 Wholesale

£70.68
Hummingbird Song, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Bird Ornament

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£43.02 Wholesale

£43.02
Speak No Evil, Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicoloured Monkey from Oaxaca

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£61.46 Wholesale

£61.46
Wind Glider, Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

£70.68 Wholesale

£70.68
Mountain Fox, colourful Fox Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£61.46 Wholesale

£61.46
Purple Pouncing Cat, Purple Crouching Cat Alebrije Figure with Henequen Whiskers

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£45.07 Wholesale

£45.07
Walking Fish, Hand Painted Fish Alebrije Ornaments (Set of 4)

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

£54.29 Wholesale

£54.29
Flirty Hen, Hen Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£45.07 Wholesale

£45.07
Diving Dolphin, Alebrije Dolphin Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£45.07 Wholesale

£45.07
Audacious Hen, Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£50.19 Wholesale

£50.19
Magical Rabbit, Copal Wood Rabbit Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Manuel Cruz

(12)

£100.39 Wholesale

£100.39
Bold Deer, Hand Painted Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£50.19 Wholesale

£50.19
Pink Iguana, Pink and Yellow Wood Iguana Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£137.27 Wholesale

£137.27
The Turtle and the Sea, Multicolored Hand Painted Wood Turtle Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£70.68 Wholesale

£70.68
Reading Flamingo, Hand-Painted Pink Flamingo Copal Wood Bookmark from Oaxaca

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

£13.31 Wholesale

£13.31
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Bright Monkey, Small Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Sculpture

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

£25.60 Wholesale

£25.60
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Crazy Monkey, Handmade Animal Alebrije Figurine

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

£25.60 Wholesale

£25.60
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Cool Coyote, Hand-Painted Wooden Alebrije

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

£159.81 Wholesale

£159.81
Green Quetzal, Mexican Wood Bird Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£68.63 Wholesale

£68.63
Golden Fox, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£54.29 Wholesale

£54.29
Dancing Toucans, Handmade Bird Alebrijes (Pair)

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£72.73 Wholesale

£72.73
Rosy Fox, Artisan Crafted Alebrije from Mexico

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£45.07 Wholesale

£45.07
Mossy Monkey, Handmade Turquoise Monkey Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£35.85 Wholesale

£35.85
Happy Emperor Penguins, Black and White Penguin Alebrije Figures from Oaxaca (Pair)

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

£89.12 Wholesale

£89.12
Amazonian Axolotl, Alebrije Axolotl Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£77.85 Wholesale

£77.85
Perky Blue Parrot, Handmade Blue Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

£244.85 Wholesale

£244.85
Colorful Macaw, Multicolored Hand Painted Pinewood Macaw Figurine

Manuel Delfino

(32)

£23.55 Wholesale

£23.55
Black Fox, Wood Alebrije Fox Figurine in Black from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

£79.90 Wholesale

£79.90
Turtle Love, Mexican Hand Painted Wood Sea Turtle Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£70.68 Wholesale

£70.68
Scales and Dreams, Mexican Handmade Copal Wood Armadillo Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

£45.07 Wholesale

£45.07

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Wood alebrije sculpture, 'My Domain'

Nike

Oct 16, 2023

King of the library!

This cat just sits silently on my bookcase like he knows how gorgeous he is! So artfully made and painted.

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Wood alebrije figurine, 'Lilac Turtle'

Cathy

Dec 27, 2024

Sweet Beautiful Turtle!

Very impressed with the workmanship of this sweet, vibrant lilac little sea turtle. It was a Christmas present for my best friend, who has a collection of turtles, and she loved it. It is so beautiful, and arrived in plenty of time. Thank you!

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Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Relaxed Cat'

Emily

Apr 28, 2022

What an adorable kitty!

This little alebrije sculpture is adorable and just the right touch in my eating area. I particularly love the curved tail, which was carefully packaged separately to avoid breakage. This gato makes me smile every time I see it. Gracias, Jesus y Roxana!

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