Items Similar to Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Jaguar Wagon Folkloric Art
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Jaguar Wagon Folkloric Art
$3,800
£2,883.35
€3,296.86
CA$5,307.57
A$5,901.30
CHF 3,081.33
MX$71,833.13
NOK 39,316.44
SEK 36,837.62
DKK 24,605.04
Shipping
Retrieving quote...The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation
About the Item
This bold piece by Manuel and Ruby, a master artisan husband and wife team, represents a lifetime of dedication to the art of wood carving. With this piece, they give you the feeling of waking up in a faraway place where you have new power and energy to become a mythic storyteller.
This astonishing work of art gives your home that sense of renewal you feel after traveling, a reminder that the world is larger and more mysterious than the one you call home.
Revered in history by indigenous Mexican civilizations, the jaguar is a symbol of bravery and success. Everything is its prey, and it is prey to no one. Centuries after the arrival of Catholicism, reverence of the Jaguar has not entirely disappeared among indigenous people. In this part criticism part entertainment piece, Manuel not only portrays the sacredness of corn as the “origin of life,” he also presents a shift in tradition and spirituality.
Materials and technique
Used by the mystic cultures of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica and gathered from the Southern Mountain Range of Oaxaca, local farmers bring the aromatic copal wood to the Cruz family workshop for its use in artisan wood carving. Considered sacred by the Zapotecs, copal takes only five years to grow, and its easy reforestation makes this art form environmentally sustainable.
Master artisan husband and wife team, Manuel and Ruby Cruz, work for 2 months to complete this stunning piece. Within the team, Manuel gives movement and expression to the wood, first by using the machete for the main parts and then smaller knives for the fine touches, and ends by sanding and polishing the final details. Ruby then takes over and lets her imagination flow, painting the piece with bright colors and transforming it into a jewel for the eye to see.
Origin
Made in Oaxaca, Mexico
- Creator:Manuel Cruz Prudencio (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 13 in (33 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:2025
- Production Type:New & Custom(One of a Kind)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Queretaro, MX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3057345288022
About the Seller
4.9
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 2017
1stDibs seller since 2017
118 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Queretaro, Mexico
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllMexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art Oaxaca Toy
By Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Edilma Cruz Prudencio, Socorro Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful fortune wheel alebrije is made by Agustín Cruz Tinoco in Oaxaca Mexico.
“I came up with the idea as a toy for children,” says Mexican master wood carver Agustin Cruz ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
$3,000 Sale Price
21% Off
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 cloth handwoven on a backstrap loom that dates back thousands of years in used in Zapotec culture. Through symbols in their dresses, Zapotec women wear their identity, history, culture, power, social and marital status, religion, personality, and power.
In this folkloric dance, “Flor de Piña” (Pineapple Flower), innocence surrounds young girls as they dance and hold pineapples on their shoulders as an offering. Their long braids represent purity and their bare feet symbolize their connection to the Earth.
This folkloric dance is part of the “Guelaguetza” (name in the indigenous Zapotec language) Festival Celebration. Since pre-hispanic times, the indigenous people of Oaxaca have honored the goddess of maize with this festival, performing and offering gifts to ensure a good harvest.
Husband and wife, master woodcarver Manuel Cruz and wood painter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Guelaguetza Folkloric Art Oaxaca
By Manuel Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
One of a kind piece by master artisans, husband and wife Manuel and Ruby Cruz, represents a lifetime of dedication to the art of wood carving. Beautiful Folk Art sculpture of the tra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Toys
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Carousel Day of the Dead Ceramic Mexican Folk Art by Familia Castillo
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Beautiful folk art piece made by La Familia Castillo. Handmade in clay and painted with acrylic paint. Day of the Dead theme.
Created by master artisan Soledad Martha Hernández and...
Category
2010s North American Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Wood Circus Toy Mexican Lion Tamer Mechanic Traditional Folk Art Hand Painted
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
By master artisans Sanjuana España Rodríguez and husband Guillermo Trejo Soriano (Guanajuato, México) have been known for hand crafting Mexican traditional toys. Sanjuana's late fath...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Toys
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
$240 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mexican Toy Carrousel Folk Art Colorful Day of the Death Antique Style Skeletons
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Beautiful folk art toy piece made by La Familia Castillo. Handmade in clay and painted with acrylic paint.
Created by master artisan Soledad Martha Hernández and her son Marco Anton...
Category
2010s North American Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
You May Also Like
Carreta Herencia de mi Tierra / Wood carving Alebrije Mexican Folk Art Sculpt
By Manuel Cruz Prudencio
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE!
Artisan: Manuel Cruz Prudencio
MASTERPIECE
Made with Copal wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with acrylic paintings ...
Category
2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
$2,063 Sale Price
24% Off
Free Shipping
24'' Nativity Avion Wood carving Alebrije Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
By Agustin Cruz Tinoco
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE!
Artisan: Agustin Cruz Tinoco
MASTERPIECE:
Made with Copal wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with acrylic paintings wi...
Category
2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
21" La vuelta al mundo Woodcarving Alebrije Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
By Zeny Fuentes Mendez
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE!
Artisan: Zeny Fuentes Mendez
MASTERPIECE
Made with Copal wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with acrylic paintings with...
Category
2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$2,100 Sale Price
30% Off
Free Shipping
17'' San Jorge Wood carving Alebrije Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
By Agustin Cruz Tinoco
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE!
Artisan: Agustin Cruz Tinoco
Made with Copal wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with acrylic paintings with Zapotec sy...
Category
2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Cangrejo / Wood carving Lacquer Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
By Juan Zeferino Rivera
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE!
Artisan: Juan Zeferino Rivera
MASTERPIECE
Made with Tzomplantli wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with traditional ...
Category
2010s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
24'' Nativity Tractor Wood carving Alebrije Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
By Agustin Cruz Prudencio
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE!
Artisan: Agustin Cruz Prudencio
MASTERPIECE:
Made with Copal wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with acrylic paintings...
Category
2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
More Ways To Browse
Carved Wood Folk Art
Mexican Folk Art Wood
Mexico Wood Carvings
Oaxaca Furniture
Pre Columbian Mexican Art
Wood Jaguar
Sand Toy
Toy Wagon
Schuco Cars
Swedish Rocking Horse
Toy Jeep
Vintage Metal Toy Planes
Antique Harlequin Doll
Antique Toy Building Blocks
Toy Cars Vilac
Antique Toy Stone Building Blocks
Cast Iron John Wright
Vintage John Wright Cast Iron