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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MINI CARVINGS - Pair of Pigs, 2 1/2-inch

Little Oaxacan wood carving alebrijes handmade in Mexico. Set of Two.

Each pig measures 2.5 inches long. Slightly larger than our other mini carvings. Not signed.

SKU: WD-1_048

$14.95

Porcupine, Oaxaca Alebrije, blue quills, fuchsia body, 3.5-inch

Oaxacan woodcarving by Josue Ortocha

SIZE: 3.5 inches long.

SKU: WD-1_052

$22.50

Porcupine, Oaxacan Wood Carving, blue quills, 3.5-inch diameter

Oaxacan wood carving by Josue Ortocha. Quills are blue, body colors vary.

Porcupine is 3 1/2 inches in diameter.

SKU: WD-1_051

$22.50

Porcupine, Oaxacan Wood Carving, lavender quills, 3.5 inch diameter

Wooden porcupine figure handmade in Oaxaca, Mexico by Josue Ortocha

Measures 3 1/2 inches long. Quills are lavender mix, body is black.

SKU: WD-1_028

$22.50

Porcupine, Oaxacan Wood Carving, yellow quills, 3.5-inch diameter

Oaxacan wood carving figure by Josue Ortocha. Yellow quills on bodies of varying colors.

Porcupine measures 3.5 inch in diameter.

SKU: WD-1_050

$22.50

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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

Porcupine, Oaxaca Alebrije, blue body, black quills 6.5-inch

Oaxacan wood carving porcupine by Josue Ortocha

Porcupine with blue body and black quills measures 6 1/2 inch long.

SKU: WD-1_054

$45.00

Porcupine, Oaxaca Alebrije, blue quills lavender body, 6.5-inch

Porcupine Wood Carving handmade in Oaxaca by Josue Ortocha

Lavender colored porcupine with blue, pink and white quills measures 6.5 inches long.

SKU: WD-1_060

$45.00

Porcupine, Oaxaca Alebrije, green quills, 6.5-inch

Oaxacan wood carving alebrije by Josue Ortocha. Created from copal wood and pine toothpicks.

Measures 6 1/2 inches long. Signed by the artist.

SKU: WD-1_072

$45.00

Porcupine, Oaxaca Alebrije, green quills, 6.5-inch

Oaxacan woodcarving alebrije by Josue Ortoha

Black porcupine with green quills measures 6.5 inches in diameter. Signed by the artist.

SKU: WD-1_076

$45.00

Porcupine, Oaxaca Alebrije, orange quills, 6.5-inch

Oaxacan woodcarving by Josue Ortocha.

Porcupine measures 6.5 inches in diameter

SKU: WD-1_053

$45.00

Porcupine, Oaxaca Alebrije, yellow quills, 6.5-inch

Oaxacan carving by Josue Ortocha

Porcupine measures 6.5 inches long

SKU: WD-1_073

$45.00

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

Rat Alebrije, bronze accent, 4-inch tall

Oaxacan carving on hard wood, by Tribus Mixes Collective

Rat measures 4 inches tall, with a long, detachable tail.

SKU: WD-7_033

$59.00

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 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, 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, 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, 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