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 tall, dreamy giraffe by Paul Blas looks like it just walked out of a spring garden party,...
This cool little penguin looks ready for a snow day in Oaxaca, bundled up in a bright red...
This graceful flower deer looks as if it just stepped out of the forest. Its bright blue body...
This good-luck baby elephant is pure joy in miniature. Veronica Calvo carved this tiny elephant with its trunk proudly...
This exquisite wood sculpture beautifully portrays Saint Anthony of Padua, widely recognized in Catholic tradition as the patron saint of...
Fantastic frog on stilts by Martin Melchor. The wonderful figures Martin Melchor creates are very popular and sought...
This sweet owl by Candido Jiménez feels like a tiny friend you instantly want to make space for...
Spectacular owl woodcarving by top alebrije artist Emmanuel Ramirez. The painting of this Oaxacan bird sculpture is spectacular! So precise,...
This fantastically painted lemur alebrije by Oscar Carrillo is a joyful explosion of color and detail. Carved in...
This striking hyena by the Tribus Mixes workshop is all about attitude and pattern. Its alert stance and...
Whimsical little dog woodcarving by artist Placido Santiago from La Union, Oaxaca. The great charm of the figures...
 Miguel Santiago created this gorgeous resting giraffe sculpture.  Miguel Santiago considered by some authors, the finest woodcarver in Oaxaca....
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