This quirky piece from Giovanni Melchor is a fantastic fusion between a hare and a tortoise with a crocodile tail. This piece is inspired by Aesop's fable but with a plot twist
Dimensions: 10cm (w) x 13cm (d) x 18cm (h)
Weight: 0.254 kg
An original design by artists Jesus & Roxana Hernandez, which won an award in the Mexican Popular Art Toy competition.
This piece features their signature style on the handlebars, which is easy to identify by the scale-like pattern in a sea of skilfully painted dots. It has spinning wheels and pedals.
Dimensions: 10cm (w) x 22cm (d) x 13.5cm (h)
Weight: 0.06kg
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
A very creative piece from Giovanni Melchor with his characteristic painting style. A magical hybrid with an owl head, elephant body and wings (detachable).
Hand-made in Oaxaca, Mexico
Dimensions: 18.5cm (w) x 8cm (d) x 17.5cm (h)
Weight: 176g