Name: Applique wall hanging, Underwater World
SKU: 195107

Fascinating Fish Colorful Wood Alebrije Fish Figurine from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

Glittering with silver tones and vibrant, multicolored designs, a fascinating fish makes a mystical addition to your home decor with this figurine from Mexico. Pablo and Lucy Mendez, who carry on the tradition of alebrije folk art, work together to create the fish. They carve this figurine of copal wood and paint it by hand.

Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near death and yet his dreams were extremely vivid. He tells of a place where all was peaceful and quiet until all of a sudden there appeared a lion with an eagle's head, a rooster with bull's horns and a donkey with butterfly wings. They kept screeching "alebrije, alebrije!" and Pedro began running away. He encountered a man who told him it was not yet his time to be there are and he should continue running towards the exit. In this dream Pedro climbed out of a window and regained consciousness.

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Talavera Conch Talavera Style Ceramic Conch Sculpture from Mexico

Juana Ponce

(349)

The perfect addition to your condo or beach cottage, this delightful sculpture from Mexico depicts a stunning conch shell that can also be displayed on a wall. Crafted from ceramic, the conch features colorful floral motifs and other designs that are diligently painted by hand in the Talavera style. Juana Ponce creates this piece of decor.

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Zapotec Fish 12-inch Hand Carved and Painted Alebrije Fish Sculpture

Manuel Cruz

(12)

A rotund fish with big eyes swims sinuously in cool rivers. Colorful motifs from Zapotec art and ancient temples cover the body and fins. By Manuel Cruz, this is a beautiful example of Mexico's alebrije art. The image is carved by hand of copal wood in the style of Oaxaca and meticulously painted by hand with tiny brushes. The finer details are created using a maguey thorn instead of a brush.

The alebrije tradition originated with Mexico City artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he became ill and fell into a coma. While he was unconscious, he dreamed he was caught between the land of the living and the dead, a place populated with creatures whose body parts belonged to different animals. The beings repeatedly cried, "Alebrije!" When he was well, Linares recreated these fanciful figures in papier mache. His work became famous and inspired artisans in the state of Oaxaca, who began crafting alebrijes of wood.

The wood branch dictates the final form, thus size and shapes can vary slightly. Thus, each alebrije is an authentic work of Mexican folk art.

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$477.99
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Pink Fish Pink Fish Wood Figurine from Guatemala

Manuel Delfino

(32)

Inspired by the Mexican folk art form of alebrijes, Manuel Delfino in Guatemala creates this sweet figurine. The artisan carves and paints the fish figurine by hand in colorful detail.

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Marine Celebration Set of 6 Fish-Themed Hand-Painted Colorful Ceramic Ornaments

Jose Arriola

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The colorful style of Guatemala takes over this cute fish, getting them ready to start a party in your home decor. Handcrafted from ceramic by Jose Arriola, this set of six ornaments goes through a long process that ensures a high-quality creation. As the final touch, the artisan paints each fish with a unique palette, enhancing the set's traditional aura. Each ornament comes with a loop to hang it anywhere.

The ornaments come with a cotton bag for neat storage.

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Sea Mermaid Tropical Signed Unstretched Blue and White Woodcut Print

Ivan Borges

(3)

Using traditional techniques and putting his creativity into each little detail, Brazilian artist Ivan Borges creates a naif composition illustrating the cheerful nature of the region. Choosing a sturdy wood block, the artist hand-carves the piece by hand in a meticulous process that results in an ink artwork printed on paper, depicting a mermaid swimming on a sunny day.

The work is titled Sereia do Mar in Portuguese and comes signed.

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Coral Mermaids Cotton Blend Patchwork Sea Life Wall Hanging from Peru

Maria Uyauri

(26)

A vibrant coral reef is handcrafted in this stunning wall hanging from Peru. Maria Uyauri carefully selects the fabric used for this patchwork design, using colorful cotton blend fibers. She then adds fabric mermaid dolls, sewing them to the wall hanging for a fantastic piece of home decor. The traditional Peruvian technique called arpilleria is used to assemble this whimsical wall hanging.

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Candle Life Handmade Mexico Huichol Candle Beadwork Nierika Art

Kupihaute

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Formed of three blue peyote buds, a lighted candle is radiant in this exquisite nierika, or votive beadwork painting by Kupihaute. A butterfly alights on either side in his composition, which takes the shape of a flower with five wide petals.

The artisan, who writes fluently in the Huichol, Nahuatl, Spanish and English languages, talks about this work in his own words. "The nierika is a mirror that is offered to the sea together with the first corn that has been harvested, in order to renew the cycle of rains that will give life to the next crop cycle. As in most of the ancient cultures of our planet, the candle represents our trajectory between being born and returning. For this reason, even today, during the celebration of our birthday, it is customary to light and blow out as many candles as solar cycles have elapsed. The butterflies and spirals are indicating that existence is energy in permanent transformation between arising from and returning to earth."

The intricate images are formed with tiny seed beads. Kupihuate patiently places them one at a time with a needle made of abalone shell onto a huanacaxtle wood backing. Beeswax is used instead of glue.

The process is totally spontaneous, with no previous sketch or design. It is guided by the artist's unconscious to tell the stories that remain in our collective ancestral memory. He signs his work with the symbol of a butterfly on the reverse side of the nierika.

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Oneiric Sea Sea-Themed Alebrije Seahorse Wood Ornament Pair from Mexico

Alejandra Gallardo

(8)

The sea transforms into a oneiric realm in these wood ornaments by Mexico's Alejandra Gallardo. Inspired by the alebrije art style, the ornaments assume the shape of delicate seahorses in a palette of blue and fuchsia hues, each dangling from nylon ribbons.

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Towards the Sea Pair of Tie-Dyed Indigo and White Cotton Cushion Covers

Jacqueline De Leon

Combining traditional tie-dye techniques with the elegant charm of the indigo hue, Salvadoran artisan Jacqueline De Leon creates this pair of cotton cushion covers inspired by the serene movement of the sea. The accessories feature sophisticated abstract patterns accented by tassels on each corner. In addition, each back has an opening to insert the cushion easily.

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Sea Reflection Handcrafted Batik Painted Fish-Themed Pule Wood Hand Mirror

Retno Pratiwi

(2)

Inspired by the magical Javanese sea, this pule wood hand mirror will add majestic beauty to your days, all thanks to its sublime batik pattern. Crafted by Retno Pratiwi, the accessory features a fish-inspired shape painted in blue hues, enhancing the classic details that go around the piece, made in honor of the region's rich ocean.

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Ancestor Seal Hand-Painted Canvas Wall Hanging of Ancient Seal

Rommy

Mexican artist Rommy goes back to the roots of the country and depicts one of the mystic seals found in the ancestral pre-Columbian complexes. Working with acrylic and a palette of pink, green, brown and red hues, the artisan captures the essence of the native regional cultures, creating a captivating wall hanging with leather loops for an easy setting.

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Underwater World, Handcrafted Peruvian Folk Art Wall Hanging

Maria Uyauri

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Eleodora Salvatierra

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Tranquil Shells, Pair of Crackled Celadon Ceramic Snail Figurines in Blue

Duangkamol

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Night Bubbles, Handcrafted Cotton Wall Hanging of Fish in Black and Yellow

K. Baka

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Retno Pratiwi

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Family Turtle, Handcrafted Batik Turtle-Themed Pule Wood Wall Art from Java

Retno Pratiwi

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Joyful Fishes, Madhubani Blank 40 Page Journal with Handmade paper

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Flying Fish, Handcrafted Whimsical Fish-Shaped Ceramic Wall Art

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Luxurious Waters, Traditional Polished Fish-Shaped Elm Tree Wood Puzzle Box

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Sweet Whales, Painted Wood Alebrije Whale Ornaments (Set of 5) from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

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Maya Artists Group

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Featured Reviews

Celadon ceramic figurines, 'Tranquil Shells' (pair)

Colleen

Sep 26, 2024

Beautiful ceramic snails for my home

Lovely delicate cute twin snails. The workmanship on these was just perfect from the forming of the animals to the light glazing in a soft mint green. I definitely love this collection ?? Thank you. I'm already thinking of ordering more.

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Wood alebrije ornaments, 'Sweet Whales' (set of 5)

Timothy

Oct 9, 2020

Excellent and adorable!

These little guys are beautiful and although I bought them for myself, I will probably buy more to give as gifts. They are so bright, colorful and cheerful. I really like how small they are, They will be wonderful additions to my Christmas tree!

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