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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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

Alebrije, Oaxacan Wood Carving by Juventino Melchor, 5.5 inch tall

Alebrije carving made by Juventino Melchor

SIZE: 5 1/2 inches tall. Ships unassembled. These figures come in a variety of colors and patterns. Each is one-of-a-kind.

SKU: WD-8_08

$39.00

Angel in Pink Gown

Angel in pink dress, Oaxacan carving by Xochitl Fuentes

Angel measures 12 inches tall.

SKU: WD-8_24

$95.00

Animal Musicos Band, 6-piece, #1

Set of 6 animal musicos Oaxacan carvings by Juventino Melchor

Each figure measures about 7 inches tall.

SKU: WD-6_01

$235.00

Animal Musicos Band, Oaxaca Alebrije Carvings, 6-piece, #2

Band of Nahual animal musicians by Juventino Melchor in Oaxaca, Mexico

Each musician measures about 7 inches tall. Band consists of Dalmatian, cat, elephant, ape, toucan and owl musicians

SKU: WD-6_11

$235.00

Armadillo by Tribus Mizes, Oaxacan Wood Carving, one-piece

Oaxacan carving by Tribus Mixes Collective

Armadillo measures 7 inches long.

SKU: WD-7_042

$69.00

Armadillo, grey, large

Oaxacan carving by Tribus Mixes Collective

SIZE: Head and body is 8 inches long, plus 5-inch tail

SKU: WD-7_016

$79.00
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Armadillo, multicolor/orange, large

Oaxacan carving of hard cedar wood, by Tribus Mixes Collective

SIZE: Head and body measure 8 inches long, plus a 5-inch tail

SKU: WD-7_009

$129.00

Armadillo, Oaxacan Wood Carving by Xuana

Oaxacan carving by Flor y Abad Xuana

SIZE: 7 inches long

SKU: WD-1_065

$109.00

Armadillo, Oaxacan Wood Carving, small, black/lavender

Oaxacan woodcarving by Victoriano Ramirez

Measures 4.5 inches long, plus detachable tail

SKU: WD-1_049

$35.00

Armadillo, standing, Oaxacan Wood Carving by Blas Alebrijes

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