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Oaxacan wood carvings — known as alebrijes, tonas, or copal figures — are carved by hand from the freshly cut branches of the copal tree, then painted with extraordinary precision once dry. The tradition centers on three Zapotec villages in the Oaxacan valley: San Martín Tilcajete, Arrazola, and San Antonio — each with its own artistic lineage and visual style. Sandia Folk has worked directly with carving and painting families in these villages for over 25 years, selecting pieces that go beyond craft into fine art: intricate surface painting, pre-Columbian iconography, figures that carry the personality of the animal and the hand of the artist. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a serious collector, you'll find work here that can't be found anywhere else.
This heart pendant by Javier Jimenez is a wearable work of art. One side features hand-painted miniature flowers...
Saul Aragon is known for his wonderful woodcarved octopuses, and this vivid purple pulpo shows exactly why. Eight arms...
This gorgeous heart pendant by Javier Jimenez is carved in a smooth, rounded form, and the flowers seem...
With its limbs outstretched in a lively pose and tail curling like a brushstroke, this spectacular lizard alebrije...
This fascinating rabbit by Antonio Xuana looks like it just paused mid-hop to listen in on a secret....
Gorgeous little howling coyote by artist Nicolas Morales. This amazing coyote is impressively painted, with very delicate and...
Artist Antonio Xuana's beautiful duck alebrije beautifully combines form and creativity in an enchanting sculpture. Carved from a...
Charming little mockingbird by Oaxacan woodcarving artist Gerardo Ojeda. Small enough to sit in the palm of your...
These fantastical mushrooms by Carolina Sandoval look like they sprouted straight out of a dream. The tall, curved...
