Lot of 10 Small Alebrijes Handcrafted Oaxaca Traditional Decoration Piece The alebrije is a type of handicraft originating in Mexico. It is made of cardboard or paper, and a wire or wood frame (traditionally copal), which is painted with mostly bright and vibrant colors. Alebrijes are imaginary beings made up of physiognomic elements of different animals, a combination of various animals, not only fantastic but also real, that form a fantastic being.