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Oaxacan Wood Carvings

Hand-carved and then hand-painted brilliant colors and minute detail, these alebrije carvings are the most sought-after folk art in Mexico. Each finely-crafted sculpture reflects its maker's talent, imagination and creativity. We buy the figurines here directly from the renowned carvers living in villages of the Oaxaca valley. Our carvings are signed by the artists. Many of our customers are collectors who prize their whimsical features and one-of-a-kind originality. 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 devise the patterns and apply the paint. 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 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, 2.5 inches tall

Oaxacan woodcarving by Claudio Sosa

SIZE: 2 1/2 inches tall. Sent with pieces unassembled, for safe shipping

SKU: WD-8_11

$14.50

Alebrije, 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, 6-piece, #2

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

Each musician measures about 7 inches tall.

SKU: WD-6_11

$235.00

Animal Musicos Band, 6-piece, #3

Oaxacan wood carving musicos set by Juventino Melchor.

6 animals as shown. Each figure measures about 7 inches tall.

SKU: WD-6_03

$235.00

Armadillo by Lauro, 16-inch

Oaxacan wood carving by Lauro Ramirez and Griselda Morales

Measures 16 inches long, including 5-inch detachable tail.

SKU: WD-1_024

$159.00

Armadillo, by Xuana

Oaxacan carving by Flor y Abad Xuana

SIZE: 7 inches long

SKU: WD-1_065

$109.00

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

$129.00

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, one solid carving

Oaxacan carving by Tribus Mixes Collective

Armadillo measures 7 inches long.

SKU: WD-7_042

$69.00

Armadillo, red

Oaxacan woodcarving by Lauro Ramirez

Measures 7 1/2 inches long. Carved from one piece of copal wood.

SKU: WD-1_064

$79.00

Armadillo, small, black/lavender

Oaxacan woodcarving by Victoriano Ramirez

Measures 4.5 inches long, plus detachable tail

SKU: WD-1_049

$35.00

Armadillo, standing, by Blas Alebrijes

Oaxacan woodcarving 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