oaxacan wood carving (12 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$109.99Artist: 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$79.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Ocotlan Owl
Multicolored Owl Alebrije
Ocotlan Owl, Multicolored Owl Alebrije
Zeny and Reyna
Working in the traditional Oaxacan folk art style, Zeny and Reyna create this gorgeous alebrije sculpture. The wide-eyed owl is crafted from copal wood and painted with a dizzying array of motifs in a... read more$584.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Ocotlan Chameleon
Hand-Painted Alebrije Chameleon
Ocotlan Chameleon, Hand-Painted Alebrije Chameleon
Zeny and Reyna
Mexico's Zeny and Reyna create this stunning alebrije sculpture, a popular traditional folk art of Oaxaca. The copal wood chameleon is painted with a dizzying array of motifs in a rainbow of bright... read more$609.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Sly Siamese
Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije
Sly Siamese, Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije
Zeny and Reyna
Working with native copal wood, Zeny and Reyna in Mexico create this wonderful alebrije sculpture, a popular traditional folk art of Oaxaca. The whimsical Siamese cat is painted in loving detail with... read more$489.99Artist: 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$89.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Lord of the Dead
Ceramic Statuette Vessel Day of the Dead Mexico
Lord of the Dead, Ceramic Statuette Vessel Day of the Dead Mexico
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Angel Ceron crafts a faithful replica of a ceremonial bowl found in the Zaachila archeological site of the state of Oaxaca. Crafted of ceramic, it features Mictlantecuhtli, Lord of the Dead, striking... read more$69.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
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$59.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
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$69.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
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$39.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
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
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$59.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez