This piece is 12.25 inches tall, and is 9 inches wide and 4.25 inches deep, and features several mystical symbols on her hand ands and body. She comes with a certificate from the shop of Señor Morales that includes a photograph of her, as well as the shop’s phone number and name.

We have commissioned many more pieces from Señor Morales, as his style and craftsmanship along with his gentle and friendly manner has really endeared him to us. His excitement for his traditional art combined with his talent make this young artist one that is destined to become incredibly popular and collectible in the years to come.

We make sure everything is purchased so that a fair trade and living wage can be achieved by the artists. We do not haggle, and we do not ask for volume discounts. Our mission is to bring beautiful pieces here that we love, and we think others will love while supporting the amazing artists in Oaxaca.

In Zapotec culture, tonás symbolize a spiritual bond between humans and animals, a belief shared by many ancient cultures. This sailfish, with its vibrant colors and dynamic form, is not just an alebrije; it’s a celebration of this timeless connection. Ideal for any sportsman or fishing enthusiast, it’s a piece that captures the thrill of the catch and the beauty of marine life.

Morales’ dedication to his craft ensures each alebrije is a unique, collectible piece, embodying both tradition and contemporary appeal. By choosing this artwork, you support fair trade and the preservation of Oaxacan artistry

This piece was hand-carved from willow wood and hand-painted. The artist is Ezequiel Aucensio Medina Solís, and he is a master alebrije artisan in San Pedro Ixtlahuaca in the Central Valley region of Oaxaca.

One of the important traditions in Oaxacan art is the alebrije. They resonated deeply with Zapotec and Mixtec artisans who began to bring to life amazingly vibrant animal hybrids and scenes. The art form took such a firm hold in Oaxaca that it’s hard to tell that it hasn’t always been a part of it. Alebrijes can be made of paper or cardboard, but are most commonly made of copal wood. We have been blessed to meet a few extremely talented artisans dotted around the Oaxacan valley. We work directly with them to allow them to gain the highest possible price for their work, and to give us a chance to commission pieces. We want you to know that we strongly believe in a fair and living wage for these amazing artists. We never haggle price. This means sometimes we miss out on amazing pieces that we cannot afford, but we can sleep at night knowing that we aren’t asking artists to put weeks and months into pieces that don’t produce weeks and months worth of wage for them.