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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Fatima Fuentes's stunning one-piece deer woodcarving exemplifies her refined sculptural style and mastery over color and pattern. The deer,...
This fantastic quail by Nicolás Morales looks like it’s made of pure sunlight and cornfields. The rounded body is...
This striking sea turtle by Luis Pablo feels like a little piece of Northwest Coast mythology come to...
This magnificent owl alebrije is a brilliant collaboration between Jose Calvo and his wife, Magaly Fuentes. Jose’s carving gives the owl an elegant,...
Gorgeous, deep-blue guardian fox curled into itself like a wave is both elegant and mysterious. Nicolas Morales carves...
This stunning woodcarved wasp is a little explosion of color and elegance. Its long striped legs, patterned wings,...
This wonderful anteater by Oaxacan artist Armando Jiménez feels like it’s about to shuffle forward and sniff everything...
This gorgeous little armadillo seems to have stepped straight out of a Zapotec fantasy storybook. Hand-carved and painted with gentle...
This wonderful cat by Antonio Xuana looks as if it has just turned to meet your gaze and...
This fascinating rabbit by Antonio Xuana looks like it just paused mid-hop to listen in on a secret....
These fantastical mushrooms by Carolina Sandoval look like they sprouted straight out of a dream. The tall, curved...
Artists Neri and Soledad Cruz created this spectacular baby armadillo, a married woodcarving team recognized for their wonderful...
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