hand carved wood art (20 items)
Axolotl
Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije from Mexico
Axolotl, Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana recreate the axolotl, one of Mexico's rarest and most iconic creatures, in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric... read more$107.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Afterlife Friend
Pinewood Grinning Skull Mask Crafted in Guatemala
Afterlife Friend, Pinewood Grinning Skull Mask Crafted in Guatemala
Juan and Carolina
Offering friendship from the afterlife, this skull mask makes a striking addition to any home. Guatemalan artisans Juan and Carolina create this petite design, which is carved from a single piece of... read more$74.99$67.49Artist: Juan and Carolina
Acrobatic Dragon
Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine
Acrobatic Dragon, Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine
Zeny and Reyna
Husband and wife duo Zeny and Reyna from Oaxaca grew up with the tradition of carving alebrijes (fantastical figurines of real and imagined animals); both of their parents were master carvers in that... read more$64.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Ancestral Image
Hand Carved Wood Skull Figurine in Yellow from Mexico
Ancestral Image, Hand Carved Wood Skull Figurine in Yellow from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures honored their dead through celebrations and commemorations; after the arrival of the Spaniards, these cultural traditions became fused with the Catholic church's rituals... read more$87.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Fantastic Pegasus
Artisan Crafted Pegasus Alebrije
Fantastic Pegasus, Artisan Crafted Pegasus Alebrije
Esteban Hernandez
Esteban Hernandez in Mexico works in the wonderful Oaxacan folk art form known as alebrijes to create this excellent pegasus sculpture. He carves the winged horse from copal wood, and then carefully... read more$77.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Happiness from Beyond
Rustic Pinewood Smiling Skull Mask Crafted in Guatemala
Happiness from Beyond, Rustic Pinewood Smiling Skull Mask Crafted in Guatemala
Juan and Carolina
Smiling happily, this skull mask makes a stunning addition to any home. Guatemalan artisans Juan and Carolina create this mask, which is carved from a single piece of pinewood and painted entirely by... read more$89.99Artist: Juan and Carolina
Dancing Toucans
Handmade Bird Alebrijes (Pair)
Dancing Toucans, Handmade Bird Alebrijes (Pair)
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This delightful duo is handcrafted by Mexico's Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in the style of Oaxacan alebrijes. Carved from copal wood, the two toucans are painted by hand with colorful paints. The folk... read more$79.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Imposing Quetzalcoatl
Wood Quetzalcoatl Serpent Figurine Hand-Painted in Mexico
Imposing Quetzalcoatl, Wood Quetzalcoatl Serpent Figurine Hand-Painted in Mexico
Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
The Feathered-Serpent deity of ancient Mesoamerican culture, known as Quetzalcoatl, is the star of this exceptional alebrije figurine that pays homage to traditional Mexican folk art in a most... read more$99.99Artist: Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
Death and Folklore
Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine
Death and Folklore, Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Skulls are a recurrent theme in Mexican handicrafts, reflecting the convivial and familiar attitudes of the Mexican people towards death. Artisans in San Martín Tilcajete in the state of Oaxaca apply... read more$54.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Merry Martian
Hand-Painted Alebrije Figurine
Merry Martian, Hand-Painted Alebrije Figurine
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Crafted in the style of Oaxacan alebrije sculptures, this enchanting figurine is from Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in Mexico. The small statuette is carved from copal wood and meticulously painted by... read more$37.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Blue Death
Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Skull Figurine from Mexico
Blue Death, Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Skull Figurine from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Mexico's Day of the Dead festivities are unlike any other country's, but skulls are part of the national shared imagery and are a favorite subject for artisans all year. After this hand carved copal... read more$54.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Always Remember Me
Hand Painted Colorful Skull Wall Mask from Guatemala
Always Remember Me, Hand Painted Colorful Skull Wall Mask from Guatemala
Juan and Carolina
Inspired by All Saints' Day, when Guatemalans honor their deceased ancestors, Juan and Carolina create this marvelous mask. The cheerful skull mask is carved from pinewood and painted by hand with... read more$94.99Artist: Juan and Carolina
Dancing Floral Skeleton
Day of the Dead Skeleton Wood Wall Sculpture from Guatemala
Dancing Floral Skeleton, Day of the Dead Skeleton Wood Wall Sculpture from Guatemala
Jose Canil Ramos
A bony skeleton is covered with cheerful flowers. Carved and painted by hand, this wall sculpture by Jose Canil Ramos celebrates the Day of the Dead in Guatemala. "The sculpture's bright colors... read more$79.99Artist: Jose Canil Ramos
Majestic Quetzalcoatl
Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Quetzalcoatl Serpent Figurine
Majestic Quetzalcoatl, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Quetzalcoatl Serpent Figurine
Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
This exquisite alebrije figurine embodies the grandeur of Quetzalcoatl, the mythical Feathered-Serpent deity of ancient Mesoamerican culture. Vivid hues and meticulous designs hand-painted by Mexico’s... read more$99.99Artist: Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
Life and Happiness
Hand-Painted Blue Floral Wood Skull Mask from Guatemala
Life and Happiness, Hand-Painted Blue Floral Wood Skull Mask from Guatemala
Juan and Carolina
In a celebration of life, this wall mask from Guatemala depicts a grinning skull. Juan and Carolina create this mask, which is carved from pine wood. The skull's blue body is carefully painted by hand... read more$94.99Artist: Juan and Carolina
Holy Skeletal Night
Rustic Style Pinewood Hand Crafted Nativity Scene (Set of 9)
Holy Skeletal Night, Rustic Style Pinewood Hand Crafted Nativity Scene (Set of 9)
Jose Canil Ramos
Jose Canil Ramos combines Guatemala's Day of the Dead customs with Christian traditions for the design of this extraordinary nativity scene. "I thought it would be fun to make it with innocent... read more$104.99Artist: Jose Canil Ramos
Calaveras
Artisan Crafted 9-Piece Day of the Dead Theme Nativity Scene
Calaveras, Artisan Crafted 9-Piece Day of the Dead Theme Nativity Scene
Jose Canil Ramos
Carved by hand from pinewood, this unique nativity scene is comprised of nine pieces. Jose Canil Ramos depicts the Holy Family with an angel, the Three Kings, a donkey and a cow. The figures appear as... read more$137.99Artist: Jose Canil Ramos
Life Eternal
Floral Skull Wood Wall Mask from Guatemala
Life Eternal, Floral Skull Wood Wall Mask from Guatemala
Juan and Carolina
Perfect for celebrating Halloween or Day of the Dead, this wall mask is created by Guatemalan duo Juan and Carolina. They carve a grinning skull from pinewood. Its purple body is painted by hand with... read more$94.99Artist: Juan and Carolina
Flirty Floral Skull
Handcrafted Day of the Dead Floral Skeleton Mask
Flirty Floral Skull, Handcrafted Day of the Dead Floral Skeleton Mask
Juan and Carolina
By Juan and Carolina, a charming mask celebrates Day of the Dead in Central America. The artisans carve the face from pinewood and paint it by hand with floral motifs. Playful and flirty, this petite... read more$109.99Artist: Juan and Carolina