Oaxacan Wood Carvings

Discover authentic Oaxacan woodcarvings and hand-painted Mexican Alebrijes, vibrant animal wood figures and fantasy creatures carved from copal wood by master artisans in Oaxaca. These collectible Mexican animal wood figures are known for their brilliant colors, intricate patterns, and imaginative designs. Whether called Oaxacan woodcarvings, alebrijes, or tonas, each handmade sculpture celebrates the rich tradition of Mexican folk art.

 

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This extraordinary “The Guardian of the Night and the Earth Owl” has an incredible, commanding presence, as if...
This spectacular axolotl by César Melchor looks like it just swam out of a dream. Its long, sleek...
This joyful patchwork dog by Oscar Carrillo looks ready to wag its tail straight into a fiesta. Its...
This adorable little piglet is an exquisite example of fine Oaxacan woodcarving by Rocio Fabian, part of a...
This wonderful piece looks as if it just hopped out of a dream. César Melchor has carved a...
This cheerful little cat looks like it just dressed up in its favorite knitted sweater!Carved in a tall,...
This wonderful maguey sculpture by Gabino Reyes brings together two of Mexico’s most beloved symbols: the agave plant...
This extraordinary chameleon by Fatima Fuentes is a showcase of contemporary Oaxacan imagination and precision. Carved from copal...
This fantastic frog by Carolina Sandoval is pure fun. The colors are so bright they immediately catch your...
This sunny giraffe mask by Oaxacan master carver Luis Pablo is all about graphic fun and clean lines....
This wonderful anteater by Oaxacan artist Armando Jiménez feels like it’s about to shuffle forward and sniff everything...
This striking Aztec jaguar by Francisco Morales radiates both power and symbolism. Painted in his classic pointillist style,...
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