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Alebrijes (ah-leh-bree-hess) are creatures carved out of wood and painted with Zapotec patterns and fantastic designs from the artists own imagination.
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Although the Oaxaca Valley area already had a history of carving animals and other types of figures from wood, artisans from Oaxaca learned of the alebrijes paper-mâché sculptures when Bronowski's workshop took place. Linares demonstrated his designs on family visits.
Animalitos Gallery of Oaxacan Wood Carvings. From the familiar creatures of everyday life to the exotic animals on far away locales. Animales superbly showcase Oaxacan artist's tenacity for whimsical flair and invention. Wildly diverse and ever evolving one of a kind creations. © 2024 Port Wahakaa.
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The alebrijes of Oaxaca we know today are made with wood from the copal tree (Protium copal). This tree is native to Mexico and Central America, and used for everything from carving Oaxacan animals for alebrijes, to making copal incense from the tree’s resin.
Oaxacan Alebrijes are artisanal figures made of wood that represent mythological creatures, created by artists from Oaxaca, Mexico. These sculptures are famous for their vibrant colors and intricate carvings.
Oaxacan Wood Carvings. Hand-carved and then painted in cheerful colors, these alebrije carvings are the most sought-after folk art in Mexico. Each finely-crafted sculpture reflects its maker’s talent and imagination. We buy our figurines directly from carvers living in villages of the Oaxaca valley. Most are signed by the artists.
After being carved from the copal wood, alebrijes are hand-painted in their characteristic bright colors. Since these are fantasy or imaginary creatures, and painted by hand, every authentic Oaxacan alebrije is unique, so no two are alike.
Oaxacan wood carvings are whimsical and enchanting figures that have captivated collectors around the world. They are imaginative and brilliantly colored figures that have been hand carved and hand painted in tiny villages around the city of Oaxaca.