Name: Wood alebrije sculpture, Mexican Dragon in Red
SKU: 284254

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Mexican Dragon in Red Copal Wood Alebrije Sculpture of Dragon in Red and Orange

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

A fire-breathing dragon in a palette of orange and red hues spreads its wings in this Mexican sculpture, making an enchanting addition to your interiors. Artisans Zeny and Reyna honor the artistic traditions of their country, crafting this alebrije dragon from copal wood and maguey fibers, adding beautiful hand-painted motifs.

$107.99 Wholesale

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La Catrina Francisca Handmade Catrina Skeleton Sculpture from Mexico

Luis Morales

(8)

Artisan Luis Morales of Mexico crafts a charming ceramic Catrina to grace your mantel or shelf. Formed by hand from clay, her ensemble is carefully painted in red with white flowers and ruffles. Her hair is braided and she holds a magnificent platter. The elegant figure is based on a satirical etching created by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada around 1910-1913. With his etching, Posada poked fun at those Mexican natives who tried to emulate the fashion and habits of the European aristocracy. Today, la Catrina has become the instantly recognizable icon of Día de los Muertos (Mexico's Day of the Dead).

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Perky Red Parrot Handmade Red Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

A perky red parrot alights on a tree branch. With wings spread, it flaunts flirty feathers in bright primary colors. Pablo and Lucy Mendez carry on the traditional alebrije folk art they learned from their own parents to craft the beautiful bird.

Oaxaca's alebrije tradition derives from the art of Pedro Linares (1906-1992), a Mexico City papier mache artist. While in a coma during a serious illness, he found himself in a dream forest with fanciful creatures made with body parts from different animals. They cried, "Alebrije! Alebrije!" When he awakened, Linares crafted the figures in papier mache and his influence reached to Oaxaca, where they are carved from copal wood.

Because each sculpture is an individually created work of folk art, shapes are dictated by the wood branch and may vary slightly. The feathers and tree trunk are disassembled to protect them during shipping.

$260.99 Wholesale

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Summer Tecolote Red Owl-shaped Ceramic Figurine Handmade in Guatemala

Jose Arriola

(218)

In the náhuatl tongue, a specific type of Central American owl was known as tecolote and now that word is used as a general synonym for this magnificent bird in that part of the world. This ceramic figurine in red, designed by Guatemalan artisan Jose Arriola, pays tribute to the unique tecolote and is a wonderful addition to your home or office décor.

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Catrina with Macaw Handmade Papier Mache Catrina Sculpture with Macaw

Marina Lozano

(12)

Working in papier mache, Marina Lozano of Mexico creates this beautiful catrina statuette. The skeletal sculpture is elegantly dressed, with flowers in her hair and a macaw at her bosom. Lozano designs the figurine after the original "La Calavera Catrina", a zinc etching created by the artist José Guadalupe Posada in Mexico around 1910. Posada created the character, a female skeleton with an elegant hat, as a satirical portrait of Mexican natives who aspired to European style and denied their own heritage. The catrina has since become an emblem of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration and a popular folk art subject.

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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.

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Altar to Heritage Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Sculpture in Green and Red

Emmanuel Nyadedzor

(60)

Emmanuel Nyadedzor pays homage to his heritage in his newest creation, made from sese wood in the classic Ghanaian style. After working long hours with traditional techniques and painting the details in a green hue, the artisan presents this sculpture depicting a man whose long beard creates the base of the artwork, accented by aluminum details and terrazzo dust for an antique look.

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Faith Amid Gardens Handmade Traditional Cross-Themed Tuff Stone Stela Sculpture

Miqayel Nalbandyan

A glorious red hue enriches the mystic but splendorous vibe emerging from this traditional khachkar or stela sculpture from Armenia. Miqayel Nalbandyan pays homage to his heritage with this cross and floral-themed carving made of tuff stone for a classic look.

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Ocean Queen Handmade Iron and Glass Mosaic Mermaid Wall Sculpture

J. Blas

(340)

Wearing a starfish in her hair, a beautiful mermaid sings of the sea. Mexican artisan J. Blas cuts and shapes the image by hand, adding details in glass mosaic.

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Red Plumage Handmade Cedar Wood and Natural Fiber Bird Figurine in Red

Angelica Chiles

Natural fibers and sturdy cedar wood pieces are the principal elements of a charming figurine crafted in Colombia by Angelica Chiles. After hand-carving this bird-themed figurine, the artisan embellishes her artwork using a traditional technique that consists of making a veneer with dried wheat and barley stalks painted in red, creating a sublime illusion around the item.

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Taraz Union Handmade 2-Piece Taraz Couple with Flute Wood Figurine Set

Arthur Margaryan

The ancient Taraz city celebrates a union of love with sweet melodies. Made by Armenia's Arthur Margaryan, this set of two figurines depicts a newly married couple in regal garments, accompanied by a hand-painted shvi flute as a symbol of enchantment. Red and ivory hues decorate this beechwood pair, while a glazed finish enhances each classic detail.

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Guatemalan Apple Cypress Wood Apple Magnet Hand-Carved & Painted in Guatemala

Victor Hugo Lopez

(57)

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Guatemala's fertile lands, where nature's sweetest gifts thrive. Inspired by this abundance, artisan Victor Hugo Lopez creates a bright red apple magnet that promises to infuse your kitchen with unbridled joy. Hand-painted and expertly carved from cypress wood, this splendid design is a vibrant symbol of the earth's generosity.

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Guatemalan Papaya, Wood Papaya Magnet Hand-Carved and Painted in Guatemala

Victor Hugo Lopez

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Guatemalan Red Apple, Wood Red Apple Magnet Hand-Carved and Painted in Guatemala

Victor Hugo Lopez

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Guatemalan Sapodilla, Wood Sapodilla Magnet Hand-Carved and Painted in Guatemala

Victor Hugo Lopez

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Asana Pose in Red, Handmade Cement Yoga Statuette from Java

Sarono

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Miguel Zambrano

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