Mammals

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.

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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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

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

Oaxacan carving by Tribus Mixes artists collective

Armadillo measures 5 inches long, plus detachable, 3.5-inch tail.

SKU: WD-7_001

$69.00

Armadillo by Tribus Mixes, Oaxacan Wood Carving, 10.5-inch long

Oaxacan wood carving with elaborate hand-painted design is made in Oaxaca by Taller Tribus Mixes

The total length, with detachable tail, is 12 inches long. Signed by the taller.

SKU: WD-7_046

$139.00

Armadillo by Tribus Mixes, Oaxacan Wood Carving, orange face, 10-inch long

Spotted armadillo Oaxacan carving by Raller Tribus Mixes. Signed.

SIZE: Head and body measure 6.6 inches long, plus 3.5-inch, detachable tail

SKU: WD-7_010

$79.00

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

Oaxacan wood carving by Tribus Mixes Collective

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

SKU: WD-7_055

$59.00

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

Bat Alebrije #1 by Blas family, wood carved animal, 9.5-inch long

Oaxacan Wood Carving by Rogelio Blas F. Handcrafted in the Sierra Norte Mtns., north of Oaxaca, by the renowned Blas Alebrijes family.

Bat measures 8 inches tall by 9.5 inches long with 10" wingspan. Wings detach for safe shipping.

SKU: WD-1_074

$109.00

Bat Alebrije #2 by Blas family, wood carved animal, 10-inch long

Oaxacan carving by Rogelio Blas F. Handcrafted in the Sierra Norte Mtns., north of Oaxaca, by the renowned Blas Alebrijes family.

Bat figurine measures 10 inches long by 7.5" tall. Wingspan is 9 inches. Wings detach for safe shipping

SKU: WD-1_070

$109.00

Bat Alebrije #4, Oaxacan carving by Rogelio Blas

Hand-painted, Oaxacan woodcarving bat by Rogelio Blas

Multi-colored bat alebrije measures 8 inches long with a 10-inch wingspan.

SKU: WD-1_016

$109.00

Bat, Oaxacan Wood Carving, brown/green, 15-inch wingspan

Oaxacan woodcarving by Lauro Ramirez

Bat measures 6.5 inches tall with wingspan of 15 inches

SKU: WD-1_018

$135.00

Bat, Oaxacan Wood Carving, brown/purple, 14-inch wingspan

Oaxacan woodcarving by Lauro Ramirez.

SIZE: Body is 6.5 inches tall with 14" wingspan

SKU: WD-1_005

$120.00

Bat, Oaxacan Wood Carving, grey/orange, 14-inch wingspan

Oaxacan woodcarving by Lauro Ramirez and Griselda Morales

Wooden bat measures 6 inches tall with 14" wingspan

SKU: WD-1_013

$135.00

Bat, purple with green wings, 15-inch

Oaxacan carving by Lauro Ramirez and Griselda Morales.

Measures 7 inches tall, with 15-inch wingspan

SKU: WD-1_019

$135.00

Bear, Oaxacan Wood Carving, 8-inch long

Oaxacan carving by Taller de Mario Castellanos

Brown bear alebrije measures 8 inches long by 5.5 inches tall.

SKU: WD-1_001

$285.00

Chupacabra Wood Carved Animal #1, by Blas Alebrijes, 14-inch long

Chupacabra, a legendary folkloric blood-sucking creature, Oaxacan woodcarving by Rogelio Blas F.

Chupacabra measures 14 inches long by 9 inches tall, with a width of 9 inches. Wings, tail detach for shipping. Handcrafted in the Sierra Norte Mtns., north of Oaxaca, by the renowned Blas Alebrijes family.

SKU: WD-1_002

$139.00