Deer
Deer
£50.00
A colourful deer carved by artist Maricela Roque.
Dimensions: 8cm (w) x 26cm (d) x 17cm (h)
Weight: 0.16kg
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Bighorn Sheep
Alebrijes A magnificent bighorn sheep carved and painted by Maricela Roque. Beautifully decorated with geometric codex symbols of ancient Mexican civilisations.(2 pieces - body and tail)Dimensions: 14cm (w) x 23cm (d) x 29cm (h)
Weight: 0.9kg
£200.00
Armadillo
Alebrijes A beautiful hummingbird alebrije created by celebrated artist Jacobo Angeles. Jacobo is recognised as one of the grand masters of Oaxacan wood carving and works closely with his wife Maria to produce exquisitely carved and finely painted pieces. The craftsmanship and quality of their pieces are second to none.Their decorative style uses pre-hispanic Mixtec and Zapotec iconography and has inspired many other artists. Their aim is to make the Zapotec culture known through the figurines they create.(body - 1 piece, ears and tail detach)Dimensions: 12cm (w) x 38cm (d) x 18cm (h)
Weight: 0.65kg
£750.00 Sold
Pulque Bear
Alebrijes This incredible bear carving by Pedro Mendez has intricate painting featuring pre-hispanic iconography and symbolism. Each of the four legs has an illustration.The front left leg shows the Aztec God Quetzalcoatl (represented by the feathered snake).The back right leg shows Kukulcán, the Mayan wisdom deity related to Quetzalcoatl.The front right leg depicts the Water-Lily Jaguar, an anthropomorphic form of an important Maya god. His special attribute is a water-lily atop his head, which may reflect the jaguar’s love of water. This jaguar god moves and acts like a human. His necklace is called a death-eye collar and is part of his attire for the sacrificial death dance. The Water-Lily Jaguar is a significant character in Maya narrative artwork.The scene on the back left leg represents the extraction of the spirit beverage pulque from the maguey plant.The seashells on the body represent fertility and birth. It is also a symbol related to Quetzalcoatl.Dimensions: 40cm (w) x 19cm (d) x 21cm (h)
Weight: 2.5kg
£1,300.00 Sold
Mermaid and Giraffe
Alebrijes A very imaginative piece by Agustin Cruz, inspired by his father's award winning mermaid boat and nativity. This piece has a giraffe with human body sailing a boat with the shape of a mermaid. The Cruz family are well known for their unique and quirky carvings.Dimensions: 9cm (w) x 24cm (d) x 13.5cm (h)
Weight: 0.14kg
£200.00 Sold
Mini Armadillo
Alebrijes, Small Gifts A tiny armadillo with a lot of character. Expertly carved and painted.Dimensions: 4cm (w) x 16.4cm (d) x 4cm (h)
Weight: 0.02kg
£20.00 Sold
Peacock
Alebrijes A stunning wood carving by renowned artists Claudio Ojeda and Teresita Gonzalez. Finely painted and exquisitely sculpted. This large piece would look fantastic on a mantelpiece or sideboard.(body - 1 piece, feathers and wings attach into slots)Dimensions: 80cm (w) x 22cm (d) x 55cm (h)
Weight: 0.5kg
£750.00 Sold
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Blue Dragon
Alebrijes A cute fire-breathing dragon in electric blue.Dimensions: 15cm (w) x 22cm (d) x 30cm (h)
Weight: 0.136kg
£40.00 Sold
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Rabbit (chocolate)
Alebrijes, Small Gifts An elegantly painted rabbit carving in a brown colour. This small piece would add a decorative touch to any room.Dimensions: 4cm (w) x 11.5cm (d) x 7cm (h)
Weight: 0.05kg
£25.00 Sold
Blue Armadillo
Alebrijes A strikingly carved Armadillo colourfully decorated by artist Maricela Roque.Dimensions: 13cm (w) x 32cm (d) x 33cm (h)
Weight: 0.85kg
£220.00 Sold
Hummingbird
Alebrijes A fantastic decorative piece that will light up any room. Beautifully carved and painted in a colourful Mexican style.Dimensions: 15cm (w) x 19cm (d) x 16cm (h)
Weight: 0.11kg
£50.00