MINI Alebrije Carvings

Oaxacan Wood Carvings

Hand-carved and then painted in cheerful colors, these alebrije carvings are the most sought-after folk art in Mexico. Each finely-crafted sculpture reflects its maker's talent and imagination. We buy our figurines directly from carvers living in villages of the Oaxaca valley. Most are signed by the artists. In most wood-carving families, the husband does the carving and whittling, children sand the figurines to a smooth finish, and it is often the wives who paint the finely-detailed patterns. The realm of Oaxacan woodcarving reflects the best of Mexico's wonderful, "made-by-hand" artistic traditions. For more details, download our promotional flyer at this link.

Miniature Oaxacan wood carvings are tiny, whimsical versions of some of the full-size figurines sold on this site. They will keep you company on your work desk, windowsill or night stand. During the Christmas season, the little creatures make fun, secret-Santa gifts or stocking-stuffers. . Painted in bright colors, they also make unusual board game players pieces; excellent for Monopoly! Collect a few!

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Mini Alebrije, 3 inches tall

Oaxacan woodcarving by Jesus Sosa

Mini alebrije measures 3 inches tall. Sent with pieces unassembled, for safe shipping

SKU: WD-8_11

$14.50

MINI CARVING - Armadillo Alebrije, Stocking Stuffer, 2.5-inch

Mini armadillo wood carving made by Joaquin Hernandez in Oaxaca, Mexico

Armadillo measures 2 1/2 inches long and comes in an array of bright colors. Tail detaches for shipping.

SKU: WD-8_05

$8.95

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MINI CARVING - Coyote Alebrije, multi-colors

Mini coyote alebrije is made by Joaquin Hernandez

Coyote measures 2 inches tall by 1.5" long.

SKU: WD-8_04

$8.95

MINI CARVING - Horse Alebrije, multi-colors, 2-inch

Mini horse wood carving by Joaquin Hernandez in San Martin Tilcajete, near Oaxaca.

Tiny horse measures 2 inches tall by 1 3/4" wide. Each is one-of-a-kind, hand-painted in an array of colors and designs.

SKU: WD-8_09

$8.95

MINI CARVING - Owl Alebrije, Stocking Stuffer, multi-colors

Little owl wood carving by Joaquin Hernandez comes in a variety of colors.

Owl measures 1 1/4 inches tall. Each is packed in a tiny sealed, plastic bag

SKU: WD-8_01

$7.95

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MINI CARVING - Pig Alebrije, Stocking Stuffer, multi-colors

Pig alebrije made in an array of colors by Oaxacan carver Joaquin Hernandez

Little pig measures 2 inches long.

SKU: WD-8_16

$8.95

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MINI CARVING - Tropical Fish Alebrije, Stocking Stuffer, 2.5-inch

Oaxacan wood carving by Joaquin Hernandez. Each one painted in different color combination.

Fish measures 2 1/2 inches long and comes sealed in a tiny, plastic bag.

SKU: WD-8_06

$8.95

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MINI CARVING Stocking Stuffer - Cat Alebrije, 2-inch

Mini cat wood carving by Joaquin Hernandez in San Martin Tilcajete, near Oaxaca.

Tiny cat measures 2 inches tall by 1 3/4" wide. Each is one-of-a-kind, hand-painted in an array of colors and designs.

SKU: WD-8_34

$8.95

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MINI CARVING Stocking Stuffer - Dog Alebrije, multi-colors

Little dog wood carving is by Joaquin Hernandez. Each dog is a different color combination.

Little dog carving measures 2 inches tall. Tail detaches for shipping.

SKU: WD-8_15

$8.95

MINI CARVING Stocking Stuffer - Elephant Alebrije, multi-colors

Mini elephant carving handmade in Oaxaca by Joaquin Hernandez

Little elephant measures 1 inch long by 2 1/2 inches tall. Figures are painted in a variety of cheerful colors.

SKU: WD-8_28

$8.95

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MINI CARVING Stocking Stuffer - Grasshopper Alebrije, 2.5-inch

Oaxacan carving made by Joaquin Hernandez. Each grasshopper is a different color.

Grasshopper measures 2 1/2 inches long. Antennae detach for safe shipping.

SKU: WD-8_10

$8.95

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MINI CARVING Stocking Stuffer - Guisano Worm, 3-inch

Mini guisano worm, Oaxacan wood carving

Worm measures 3 inches long. Colors may vary from photos shown, each worm is one of a kind.

SKU: WD-8_25

$7.95

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MINI CARVING Stocking Stuffer - Ladybug Alebrije

Mini Ladybug wood carving is made by Joaquin Hernandez

Cute, little ladybug figurine measures 1 3/4 inches long

SKU: WD-8_37

$8.95

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MINI CARVING Stocking Stuffer - Porcupine, 2-inch

Mini wooden porcupine alebrije by Joaquin Hernandez

Porcupine measures 2 inches long. Painted in a wide array of color patterns, each figurine is one of a kind.

SKU: WD-8_13

$8.95

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MINI CARVING Stocking Stuffer - Rabbit alebrije, 2.5-inch tall

Little sitting rabbit, a Oaxacan carving alebrije by Joaquin Hernandez

Rabbit measures 1 inch long by 2.5 inches tall. Each one is painted in a different color combo. Sealed in a tiny plastic bag.

SKU: WD-8_31

$8.95

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MINI CARVING Stocking Stuffer - Turtle Alebrije, 2-inch

Hand-carved and painted Oaxacan carving by Joaquin Hernandez

Turtle measures 2 inches long. Each figurine unique, painted in different colors. Sealed in a tiny plastic bag.

SKU: WD-8_02

$8.95

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MINI CARVINGS - Pair of Pigs, 2 1/2-inch

Little Oaxacan wood carving alebrijes handmade in Mexico. Set of Two.

Each pig measures 2.5 inches long. Slightly larger than our other mini carvings. Not signed.

SKU: WD-1_048

$14.95

MINI CARVINGS, Stocking Stufers, Cat and Dog Alebrijes

Miniature Oaxacan carvings, set of one cat and one dog. Hand-crafted items, colors may vary from pictures.

Each figure measures about 2 inches long. Each packed separately in a tiny, sealed plastic bag

SKU: WD-8_29

$13.95

MINI DOLPHIN CARVINGS - Set of TWO

Pair of little dolphin alebrijes, handcrafted in Oaxaca.

Each dolphin measures 2 3/4 inches long. Each is unique, one-of-a-kind, painted in a different color patterns. We cannot offer you a specific color and pattern.

SKU: WD-8_32

$14.95