oaxacan wood carving (7 items)
Armadillo Fiesta
Multicolored Wood Armadillo Alebrije Sculpture
Armadillo Fiesta, Multicolored Wood Armadillo Alebrije Sculpture
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Preserving an art form unique to Oaxaca, artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez craft this amazing alebrije sculpture of an armadillo. The statuette is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Bright Armadillo
Hand-Painted Folk Art Alebrije Figurine
Bright Armadillo, Hand-Painted Folk Art Alebrije Figurine
Zapotec Dream Family Workshop
This wonderful alebrije figurine is created by the Zapotec Dream Family Workshop in Mexico. Artisans carve the armadillo from copal wood, and then paint it with colorful motifs in the traditional... read more$59.99$53.99Artist: Zapotec Dream Family Workshop
Elephant in Green
Artisan Crafted Green Wood Elephant Alebrije Figurine
Elephant in Green, Artisan Crafted Green Wood Elephant Alebrije Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Wood carvers in San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, crafted animal figurines for generations before the area's alebrije tradition took hold, mostly as children's toys. It's the gorgeous way even real... read more$54.99$49.49Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
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$59.99$53.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Rosy Fox
Artisan Crafted Alebrije from Mexico
Rosy Fox, Artisan Crafted Alebrije from Mexico
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This beautiful alebrije figurine is from Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in Mexico. They carve the sculpture by hand from copal wood, painting it in careful detail. Alebrijes are a traditional Oaxacan folk... read more$54.99$49.49Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Vibrant Hummingbird
Hummingbird Alebrije Home Accent Hand Crafted in Oaxaca
Vibrant Hummingbird, Hummingbird Alebrije Home Accent Hand Crafted in Oaxaca
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
With discipline and long practice, artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez have mastered the unique folk art form known as alebrijes. Here they craft a magnificent hummingbird from copal wood and paint it... read more$59.99$53.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
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$59.99$53.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez