Woodcarvings

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.

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Bat Alebrije #3 by Blas family, Oaxacan wood carving, 10-inch long

Oaxacan woodcarving handcrafted by Rogelio Blas

Bat poised for flight is 8 inches tall by 9 inches long. Wingspan is 7 inches.

SKU: WD-1_011

$109.00

Alebrije, Oaxacan Wood Carving by Blas family, 8-inch tall

Alebrije wood figure is made in Oaxaca by Blas family. Each is a unique color pattern.

SIZE: 8 inches tall. No two are alike. Easy assembly of ears, tail, wings required.

SKU: WD-8_07

$45.00

American Pit Bull Dog, Oaxacan Wood Carving, black/grey, 6.5-inch long

Oaxacan wood carving handmade by Juventino Melchor

Measures 6 inches long by 2" wide. Signed by artist.

SKU: WD-2_15

$75.00

American Pit Bull Dog, Oaxacan Wood Carving, black/purple, 6.5-inch long

Oaxacan wood carving by Juventino Melchor

Dog measures 6 1/2 inches long by 5 inches tall. Signed by artist.

SKU: WD-2_02

$75.00

American Pit Bull Dog, Oaxacan Wood Carving, brown/spots, 6.5-inch long

Oaxacan wood carving by Juventino Melchor

Dog measures 6 1/2 inches long by 2" wide. Signed.

SKU: WD-2_11

$75.00

American Pit Bull Dog, Oaxacan Wood Carving, grey/black/white, 6.5-inch long

American Pit Bull wood sculpture, Oaxacan Carving by Juventino Melchor.

Dog measures 6 1/2 inches long by 5" tall. Signed by the artist.

SKU: WD-2_24

$79.00

Animal Musicos Band, 6-piece, #1 Oaxaca Alebrijes

Set of 6 animal musicos Oaxacan carvings by Juventino Melchor

Each figure measures about 7 inches tall.

SKU: WD-6_01

$235.00

Armadillo Alebrije by Tribus Mixes, grey, 10.5-inch long

Oaxacan carving by Taller Tribus Mixes. Signe. Tail detaches for shipping.

Armadillo head and body measures 6.5 inches long. Add 4" more with removable tail.

SKU: WD-7_042

$69.00

Armadillo Alebrije, grey face, by Tribus Mixes, 12-inch long

Oaxacan armadillo carving by Tribus Mixes Collective

Head and body measures 8 inches long, plus 4-inch tail. Carving is signed by the taller.

SKU: WD-7_016

$139.00

Armadillo, Blas Alebrije

Oaxacan wood carving by Blas family alebrijes

Armadillo measures 8 inches tall by 10 inches long. Ears, hands and tail detach for shipping.

SKU: WD-1_046

$89.00

Armadillo, Oaxaca Alebrije, black/lavender, 5-inch

Oaxacan woodcarving by Victoriano Ramirez

Measures 4.5 inches long, plus detachable tail

SKU: WD-1_049

$29.00

Armadillo, standing, Oaxacan Wood Carving by Blas Alebrijes, 12-inch

Oaxacan woodcarving Alebrije by Rogelio Blas F.

Armadillo measures 8 inches tall by 12 inches long with tail. Parts detach for safe shipping. Paint colors and patterns may vary from the carving shown.

SKU: WD-1_040

$89.00