While some see alebrijes as Mexican spirit animals, similar to a Native American totem, others say these famous Oaxacan wood carvings are little more than decorative Mexican folk art.

Monumental creatures' in Reno celebrate Mexican folk art in celebration of Artown's 30th anniversary. Sculptures can be ...

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, ABC13's Erik Barajas delves into the origin story of alebrijes and how this mythical creature became a mainstay of Mexican culture.

EAST VILLAGE, Manhattan -- A small business owner is on a mission to bring a little bit of Mexico to New York City. La Sirena sells handmade folk art on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Beyond the ...

Within a predominantly Ukrainian neighborhood in the East Village, a corner of Mexico exists. Inside a petite footprint on Third Street, Mexican folk art store La Sirena is packed with hand ...

The pieces are larger-than-life Mexican folk art made from fiberglass and other materials. The alebrijes represent animalistic spirit guides, while the nahuales are representative of “shapeshifting ...

Above & Beyond, Wisconsin folk artist will explore Mexican immigrant experience in next cultural exhibit Above & Beyond Children's Museum's new iteration of the Culture Exchange Exhibit will be ...

EAST VILLAGE, Manhattan -- A small business owner is on a mission to bring a little bit of Mexico to New York City. La Sirena sells handmade folk art on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Beyond the ...

When you walk through the door your eyes are met with thousands of works of Mexican folk art covering every inch of the 325-square-foot shop.

La Sirena sells handmade folk art on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Behind the store itself is owner Dina Leor.