Name: Wood mini ornaments, Alebrije Hearts (set of 5)
SKU: 298636

Iguana Joy Copal Wood Alebrije Lizard Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Painted in stunning shades of deep lavender and honey gold, this alebrijereflects the vibrant culture of Mexico. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez craft the iguana from copal wood and decorate it with detailed designs.

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.

$77 Wholesale

$77
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Alebrije Hearts Five Painted Heart-Shaped Alebrije Mini Ornaments

Claudio Ojeda

(99)

Crafted by hand of Mexican copal wood, five loving hearts are hand-painted with intricate, colorful designs. Working in the time-honored tradition of Oaxaca's alebrije sculptures, Claudio Ojeda creates this set of petite ornaments, perfect for home decor or for hanging on the tree.

$49.95 Wholesale

$49.95
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Woman with Alebrijes Alebrije-Themed Ceramic Sculpture from Mexico

Aguilar Artisan Workshop

(15)

Wearing a colorful floral dress, a Mexican woman hangs out with various vibrant alebrije animals. By the Aguilar Artisan Workshop, this cultural sculpture is crafted from ceramic and diligently painted entirely by hand.

$87 Wholesale

$87
Magical Alebrijes Recycled Paper Colored Pencil Set in Wood Box from Mexico

Daniel Piceno

Daniel Piceno of central Mexico has perfected a way to reuse old newspaper by transforming it into pencil sets! This particular set pays homage to the mythical alebrije, a creature that combines the aspects of several real and imaginary animals, which were dreamed up by Pedro Linares of Mexico City. The 12 colored pencils are packaged in their wood box in such as way as to put together an image of one such creature.

$69 Wholesale

$69
Oaxacan Sunrise Artisan Crafted Wood Alebrije Ornaments

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Working in the folk art tradition of alebrijes, Oaxacan artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez create these beautiful ornaments. The four ornaments are crafted from copal wood and carefully painted by hand with elaborate and colorful motifs.

$87 Wholesale

$87
Axolotl Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Jesus and Roxana recreate the axolotl, one of Mexico's rarest and most iconic creatures, in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of saffron yellow, dark green, bright red, and purple. The axolotl's gills are detached for safe and easy transport.

Jesus and Roxana come from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca where a large number of the residents work crafting alebrijes. Jesus takes care of the carving part while Roxana works her magic creating the colorful patterns that decorate the pieces.

$107 Wholesale

$107
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Alebrije Collection Gift Idea 10 Coloring Postcards of Mexican Animal Alebrijes

Alejandra Aceves

(48)

"Feeling proud of my Mexican roots and wishing to raise consciousness regarding Mexico's beautiful endemic animals in danger of extinction, I designed this series of 10 coloring postcards. They are inspired by the multicolored alebrije sculptures of Oaxaca representing magical and fantastical creatures with wings and antennae," explains Alejandra Aceves. This set of postcards includes: a grey wolf, a West Indian manatee, an axolotl fish (Mexican salamander), a red macaw, an armadillo, a tapir, a loggerhead turtle, a pronghorn, a jaguar, and a California Gulf porpoise.

The set of 10 postcards arrives in an acrylic box with information about Aceves' project. Inspired by the illness she lives with, she realized that the symptoms diminished when she concentrated on drawing. Her wish is for others to enjoy being able to relax while coloring her postcards.

$21.11 Wholesale

~~$26.39~~ $21.11
Playful Soul in Brown Painted Brown and Blue Copal Wood Alebrije Monkey Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

Little dots and geometric details adorn this playful monkey, whose vibrant design will add the traditional magic of the region to your interiors. Crafted in the classic alebrije style, Zeny and Reyna's copal wood figurine is an homage to nature and Mexican culture, as its hand-painted design in a palette of brown and blue hues portrays the best of the country's artistry.

$104 Wholesale

$104
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Winged Turquoise Heart Alebrije Winged Heart Copal Wood Ornament from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Add a unique touch to your holiday ornament collection with this detailed alebrije heart by husband and wife duo Jesus and Roxana. They hand-carve it from copal wood and hand-paint it with joyful geometric designs in turquoise, cyan blue, and purple.

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez come from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca where a large number of the residents work crafting alebrijes. Jesus takes care of the carving part while Roxana works her magic creating the colorful patterns that decorate them.

$39 Wholesale

$39
Oaxaca Traditions Mexico Alebrije Art Gift Box Sculpture-Coloring Cards–Pencil

Curated Gift Sets

(1)

Mexico's alebrije tradition inspires this gift box with the whimsical creatures. It began in 1936 in Mexico City when Pedro Linares became ill and fell into a coma. He dreamed he was caught between the land of the living and the dead in a forest-like place, populated with fantastical hybrid creatures. They repeatedly cried alebrije! After recovering, the artisan recreated these figures in bright papier mache and called them alebrijes. Today, artisans in the state of Oaxaca carve copal wood alebrijes, beautifully painted by hand.

A Oaxacan alebrije sculpture takes center stage with its brilliant colors and intricate motifs. A set of ten alebrije coloring cards invites your own creativity, and a box of coloring pencils of recycled paper completes the set for hours of artistic fun.

$92.94 Wholesale

$92.94
Celebration in Oaxaca Alebrije-Style Wood Ornaments (Set of 4)

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Crafted in the folk art style of Oaxacan alebrijes, these ornaments are a colorful addition to a holiday tree. Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez craft the four ornaments from copal wood, painting them carefully by hand. The ornaments arrive ready to hang from golden ribbons.

$84 Wholesale

$84
Colorful Camel Wood Alebrije Camel Figurine in Vivid Colors from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Meticulously painted by hand in vivid hues and a variety of patterns, this two-humped camel exemplifies the alebrije tradition of Oaxaca, Mexico. Handcrafted by Jesus and Roxana Hernandez, the decorative sculpture is made of copal wood. The Mexican artisans want to bring attention to the amazing handicrafts the wood carvers of their village are capable of producing, and Jesus recognizes that as he and Roxana carve and decorate these imaginary creatures, "...we contribute toward making our community more prosperous."

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.

$47 Wholesale

$47
Geometric Camel, Mexican Alebrije Camel Sculpture with Geometric Designs

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$49 Wholesale

$49

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Ceramic sculpture, 'Woman with Alebrijes'

Judy

Nov 30, 2020

So charming

I love alebrije but don't have room for a lot of collectibles, this combines so much color and humor. I enjoy it every day!

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Coloring postcards, 'Alebrije Collection' (set of 10)

Mary

Jan 8, 2025

Nice Animal Postcards to Color

I gave this set of animal drawings on postcards to color to a second-grade girl for her birthday. She loves animals of all kinds and liked this set very much. I liked the low sale price.

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Wood mini ornaments, 'Alebrije Hearts' (set of 5)

Laurie

Jul 30, 2018

Gift for Girlfriends

My girlfriends and I were planning a vacation to Cancun and I wanted to give them a little gift to commemorate the occasion. When I saw these adorable hearts, I knew I had found the right gift. Each one is a beautiful work of art with incredible color and detail. The girls loved them and I kept one for myself as well! Many thanks to the fabulous artist!

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