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

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

Put 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

$75.00

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

$85.00

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

$85.00

American Pit Bull Dog, Oaxacan Wood Carving, blue, 6.5-inch long

Oaxacan dog carving by Juventino Melchor

Measures 6 inches long. Signed by artist.

SKU: WD-2_21

$69.00

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

$85.00

Angel in Pink Gown, Oaxacan Wood Carving, 12-inch

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 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

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 Alebrije by Tribus Mixes, 10-inch long

Oaxacan carving by Tribus Mixes Collective

Armadillo measures 10 inches long with removable tail.

SKU: WD-7_042

$79.00

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

Oaxacan woodcarving by Victoriano Ramirez

Measures 4.5 inches long, plus detachable tail

SKU: WD-1_049

$35.00

Armadillo, Oaxacan Alebrije by Tribus Mixes, 8-inch long

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

$65.00

Armadillo, Oaxacan Alebrije, by Tribus Mixes, 13-inch long

Oaxacan armadillo carving by Tribus Mixes Collective

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

SKU: WD-7_016

$119.00

Armadillo, Oaxacan Wood Carving by Xuana, 7-inch

Oaxacan carving by Flor y Abad Xuana

SIZE: 7 inches long

SKU: WD-1_065

$109.00

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