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Mexican Alebrijes

Mexican Abrijes Figurine Set Folk Art Wooden Toy

Mexican Abrijes Figurine Set Folk Art Wooden Toy

$2,500 / set

H 1.58 in W 0.79 in D 1.19 in

Mexican Abrijes Figurine Set Folk Art Wooden Toy

By Agustin Cruz Prudencio

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

A set of colorful Mexican alebrije figurines depicting four animal friends drinking "Corona" beer

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Oaxaca Wood Alebrije Mexican Folk Art Sculpture Signed By Pepe Santiago
Oaxaca Wood Alebrije Mexican Folk Art Sculpture Signed By Pepe Santiago

Oaxaca Wood Alebrije Mexican Folk Art Sculpture Signed By Pepe Santiago

Located in Tampa, FL

imaginative artistry of Alebrijes, fantastical animal figures that blend myth, culture, and vibrant design

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mexican Folk Art Wood Carving Traditional Dance Handmade Alebrije One of a Kind
Mexican Folk Art Wood Carving Traditional Dance Handmade Alebrije One of a Kind

Mexican Folk Art Wood Carving Traditional Dance Handmade Alebrije One of a Kind

By Manuel Cruz Prudencio, Ruby Fabian

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

The young dancers wear an armor of threads over their bodies, showing off an ancient indigenous art form. Colorful thread combinations characterize the huipil dress, a rectangle of c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Diablo Fálico  Contemporary Articulated Oaxacan Alebrije
Diablo Fálico  Contemporary Articulated Oaxacan Alebrije

Diablo Fálico Contemporary Articulated Oaxacan Alebrije

Located in Dekalb, IL

Additional Details: This bold and provocative figure is a traditional Mexican diablo carving, painted in

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Late 20th Century Mexican Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Aguila - Eagle - Mexican Folk Art  Cactus Fine Art
Aguila - Eagle - Mexican Folk Art  Cactus Fine Art

Aguila - Eagle - Mexican Folk Art Cactus Fine Art

By Manuel Cruz Prudencio

Located in Jesus del Monte, MX

Aguila - Eagle Alebrije This Mexican Aguila - Eagle Alebrije made with Copal wood, wood carving

Category

2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art Oaxaca Toy
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art Oaxaca Toy

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art Oaxaca Toy

$3,000Sale Price|21% Off

H 19.69 in W 16.54 in D 13.59 in

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art Oaxaca Toy

By Socorro Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Edilma Cruz Prudencio

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

This colorful fortune wheel alebrije is made by Agustín Cruz Tinoco in Oaxaca Mexico. “I came up

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Alebrije Azul / Martín Lopeztovar México
Alebrije Azul / Martín Lopeztovar México

Alebrije Azul / Martín Lopeztovar México

Unavailable

H 43.71 in W 33.08 in D 0.4 in

Alebrije Azul / Martín Lopeztovar México

By Martín Lopeztovar

Located in COYOACAN, DF

Born in Mixquiahuala, Hidalgo, México, in 1967. Martín Lopeztovar took a degree in Graphic

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Alebrije Verde / Martín Lopeztovar México
Alebrije Verde / Martín Lopeztovar México

Alebrije Verde / Martín Lopeztovar México

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H 43.71 in W 33.08 in D 0.4 in

Alebrije Verde / Martín Lopeztovar México

By Martín Lopeztovar

Located in COYOACAN, DF

Born in Mixquiahuala, Hidalgo, México, in 1967. Martín Lopeztovar took a degree in Graphic

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Spider Papier-Mâché Alebrije, Mexico
Mid-Century Spider Papier-Mâché Alebrije, Mexico

Mid-Century Spider Papier-Mâché Alebrije, Mexico

By Pedro Linares

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Zena Kruzick Mid-Century Spider Papier-Mâché Alebrije, Mexico This haunting chimera

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Bohemian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wire

9'' Vasija Lunar Alebrije / Mexican Folk Art
9'' Vasija Lunar Alebrije / Mexican Folk Art

9'' Vasija Lunar Alebrije / Mexican Folk Art

By Mariano Quezada

Located in Jesus del Monte, MX

: Black - Weight: 4.4 lb or 2 kg   - Time of Preparation: One Month - Casas Grandes, Chihuahua-Mexico

Category

2010s Folk Art More Art

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art

By Edilma Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

"alebrijes" by many folk art institutions like Fomento Cultural Banamex and Fonart. “I

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art

By Socorro Cruz Prudencio, Edilma Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

found it in art. Agustin made the change from the traditional Mexican wood carvings, commonly known as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

24'' Angel caido Alebrije Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
24'' Angel caido Alebrije Sculpture Mexican Folk Art

24'' Angel caido Alebrije Sculpture Mexican Folk Art

By Maricela Gomez Lopez

Located in Jesus del Monte, MX

ALMA DE OAXACA” Mexico City 2016 Made with clay from Oaxaca y Zacatecas, painted with titatium white

Category

2010s Folk Art Nude Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Mermaid Fish Colorful Traditional Jewe Box
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Mermaid Fish Colorful Traditional Jewe Box

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Mermaid Fish Colorful Traditional Jewe Box

By Agustin Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

One of a kind wood carving mermaid piece by Agustin Cruz Prudencio. This delicate Alebrije is hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Jimenez Family Signed Folk Art Sculpture
Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Jimenez Family Signed Folk Art Sculpture

Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Jimenez Family Signed Folk Art Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and sought-after authentic Mexican folk art work signed by all three renowned Jimenez Family

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Jaguar Wagon Folkloric Art
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Jaguar Wagon Folkloric Art

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Jaguar Wagon Folkloric Art

By Manuel Cruz Prudencio

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

Mexican civilizations, the jaguar is a symbol of bravery and success. Everything is its prey, and it is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Toys

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Jaguar Wagon Folkloric Art
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Jaguar Wagon Folkloric Art

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Jaguar Wagon Folkloric Art

By Manuel Cruz Prudencio

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

Mexican civilizations, the jaguar is a symbol of bravery and success. Everything is its prey, and it is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Toys

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art

By Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Edilma Cruz Prudencio, Socorro Cruz Prudencio

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

“I came up with the idea as a toy for children,” says influential Mexican wood carver Agustin Cruz

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art

By Edilma Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Socorro Cruz Prudencio

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

found it in art. Agustin made the change from the traditional Mexican wood carvings, commonly known as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Traditional Oaxaca Folk Art Aligator Alebrije Wood Carving
Traditional Oaxaca Folk Art Aligator Alebrije Wood Carving

Traditional Oaxaca Folk Art Aligator Alebrije Wood Carving

Located in San Carlos, CA

better known as "Alebrije" and are a relatively new part of the thriving Mexican folk art tradition. This

Category

2010s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chess Set Wood Carving Folkloric Alebrije Spaniards and Indigenous Mixes
Chess Set Wood Carving Folkloric Alebrije Spaniards and Indigenous Mixes

Chess Set Wood Carving Folkloric Alebrije Spaniards and Indigenous Mixes

By Carmen Cruz

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

eye to see. Origin Made in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Vintage Mexican Carved Wooden 'alebrije' Sculpture
Vintage Mexican Carved Wooden 'alebrije' Sculpture

Vintage Mexican Carved Wooden 'alebrije' Sculpture

Located in San Francisco, CA

carved & painted wood & paper. Grupo Artesanal Mixteco. from Santiago Atitlan, Oaxaca & marked " GPO. ARTESANAL MIXE. STGO ATITLAN OAX".

Category

20th Century Decorative Objects

Paper Mâché "Alebrijes" by Felipe Linares
Paper Mâché "Alebrijes" by Felipe Linares

Paper Mâché "Alebrijes" by Felipe Linares

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H 20 in W 34.5 in D 19 in

Paper Mâché "Alebrijes" by Felipe Linares

By Felipe Linares 1

Located in Cathedral City, CA

The history of paper mâché in Mexico goes back to the 18th century but was revolutionized by Pedro

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Primitives

Paper Mache "Alebrijes" by Felipe Linares
Paper Mache "Alebrijes" by Felipe Linares

Paper Mache "Alebrijes" by Felipe Linares

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H 22 in W 21.5 in D 30 in

Paper Mache "Alebrijes" by Felipe Linares

By Felipe Linares 1

Located in Cathedral City, CA

The history of paper mache in Mexico goes back to the 18th century but was revolutionized by Pedro

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Late 20th Century Mexican Sculptures and Carvings

21st Century Set of Seven Hand-Carved Wood Alebrijes Grasshoppers Music Band
21st Century Set of Seven Hand-Carved Wood Alebrijes Grasshoppers Music Band

21st Century Set of Seven Hand-Carved Wood Alebrijes Grasshoppers Music Band

Located in OAXACA, OAXACA

Oaxaca Mexico named "Alebrijes." This set of sculptures represent a band of local Oaxacan musicians

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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Nativity Scene Mexican Folk Art Painted Gourd  20th Century

Nativity Scene Mexican Folk Art Painted Gourd 20th Century

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Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

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Mexican Colorful Folk Art Ceramic Vase Tecuanes Dance Vessel

Mexican Colorful Folk Art Ceramic Vase Tecuanes Dance Vessel

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Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Guelaguetza Folkloric Art Oaxaca

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Guelaguetza Folkloric Art Oaxaca

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Mexican Alebrijes For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of mexican alebrijes available for sale. There are many versions of these works for sale. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mexican alebrijes available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, beige, black, gray and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Roxana y Jesus Hernandez, Taller Manuel Jimenez, Manuel Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco and Agustin Cruz Prudencio are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in wood, acrylic paint and paint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Mexican Alebrijes?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — mexican alebrijes in our inventory begin at $149 and can go as high as $4,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,650.