Mammals

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.

This subcategory of collectible Oaxacan wood carvings, features all fur-bearing creatures, except cats and dogs. Take a look at our selection of colorful bats, with their spread wings and friendly faces, by carver Lauro Ramirez. The upbeat, pink coyote is by Juventino Melchor. Carver Arsenio Morales, whose figures all have black, glass eyes, is represented here by his otters, monkeys and his whimsical, big-eared rabbits. Our range of mammal wood carvings runs from inexpensive, little rats to the majestic white rhinoceros and peacock carvings made by the Tribus Mixes Collective.

Products

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Armadillo By Tribus Mixes, Oaxaca Alebrije Carving, white/yellow, 8 1/2-inch

Oaxacan carving by Tribus Mixes artists collective

Armadillo measures 8 1/2 inches from nose to tip of the tail.

SKU: WD-7_001

$69.00

Armadillo by Tribus Mixes, Oaxacan Wood Carving, orange face, small

Oaxacan carving by Tribus Mixes Collective

SIZE: Head and body measure 6 inches long, plus 5-inch tail

SKU: WD-7_010

$79.00

Armadillo by Tribus Mixes, Oaxacan Wood Carving, purple face, 8 1/2-inch

Oaxacan carving by Tribus Mixes Collective

SIZE: 8 inches long, nose to tip of tail.

SKU: WD-7_055

$59.00

Armadillo by Tribus Mixes, Oaxacan Wood Carving, small

Oaxacan wood carving handmade by Tribus Mixes Collective

SIZE: 6.5 inches long, plus detachable tail. Signed by the artist.

SKU: WD-7_046

$79.00

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, 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, Oaxacan Wood Carving, white with blue accents, 8.5-inch

Oaxacan armadillo carving by Tribus Mixes Collective

Armadillo measures 8 1/2 inches long from nose to tip of tail.

SKU: WD-7_056

$59.00

Armadillo, standing, Oaxacan Wood Carving 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