oaxacan wood carving (43 items)
Turtle Mom Taxi
Green and Blue Oaxacan Mother Turtle Alebrije with Babies
Turtle Mom Taxi, Green and Blue Oaxacan Mother Turtle Alebrije with Babies
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Taxiing the little ones around is the least that moms do, even turtle moms. She and her four babies are alebrijes, fanciful animal figures made famous in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. This particular... read more$97.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Fierce Rhinoceros
Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Figurine
Fierce Rhinoceros, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez work in the tradition of Oaxacan alebrijes to create this amazing figurine. The rhinoceros is carved by hand from copal wood and painted in meticulous detail.$77.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Oaxaca Blues
Hand Painted Alebrije-Style Phone Holder
Oaxaca Blues, Hand Painted Alebrije-Style Phone Holder
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Painted in the style of traditional Oaxacan alebrije sculptures, this phone holder is brilliant. Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez craft the stand from copal wood and paint it in meticulous... read more$79.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Wind Glider
Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca
Wind Glider, Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca
Esteban Hernandez
This cobalt blue winged horse figure with flame-colored accents shows that Mexican handcrafts are quite adept at taking outside influences and making them their own. It is based on the European myth... read more$77.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Zapotec Pegasus
Hand Painted Wood Flying Horse Alebrije in Teal and Purple
Zapotec Pegasus, Hand Painted Wood Flying Horse Alebrije in Teal and Purple
Esteban Hernandez
Mexican culture sees itself primarily as a mixture of European and indigenous traditions. This flying horse alebrije from Oaxaca is a blend of the European Pegasus with the indigenous belief in... read more$79.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Cautious Black and White Rhino
Black and White Rhinoceros Alebrije Wood Carving from Oaxaca
Cautious Black and White Rhino, Black and White Rhinoceros Alebrije Wood Carving from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This rhinoceros also has dreams of being a unicorn! He is an alebrije,, an animal wood carving painted in bright colors and fantastic patterns. This fellow was carved and signed by Gerardo and Teresa... read more$89.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Speak No Evil
Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicolored Monkey from Oaxaca
Speak No Evil, Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicolored Monkey from Oaxaca
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
I don't know what this monkey is thinking, but I bet his mother taught him to be discreet. This sculpture is an example of a Oaxacan alebrije, a copal wood carving hand-painted in various bright... read more$69.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Rainbow Pegasus
Oaxacan Folk Art Pegasus Alebrije
Rainbow Pegasus, Oaxacan Folk Art Pegasus Alebrije
Esteban Hernandez
Mexico's Esteban Hernandez works in the wonderful Oaxacan folk art form known as alebrijes to create this unique pegasus sculpture. He carves the winged horse from copal wood, and then carefully... read more$79.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Cautious Amber Rhino
Yellow Orange Dominant Rhinoceros Alebrije Sculpture
Cautious Amber Rhino, Yellow Orange Dominant Rhinoceros Alebrije Sculpture
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
You caught this fellow while he was on his way to the watering hole! He is an alebrije, a animal wood carving painted in bright colors and wild designs. This rhino was created and signed by Gerardo... read more$89.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Mythical Pegasus
Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture
Mythical Pegasus, Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture
Esteban Hernandez
Working in the fabulous Oaxacan folk art form known as alebrijes, Mexico's Esteban Hernandez creates this unique sculpture. He carves the pegasus from copal wood, which is then carefully painted by... read more$79.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Mountain Fox
Colorful Fox Alebrije Sculpture
Mountain Fox, Colorful Fox Alebrije Sculpture
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez create this wonderful sculpture in the Oaxacan folk art tradition of alebrijes. The figurine is carved by hand from copal wood in the form of a fox, and... read more$69.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Little Fox
Colorful Copal Wood Fox Alebrije from Mexico
Little Fox, Colorful Copal Wood Fox Alebrije from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez recreate an adorable fox in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with festive geometric patterns in a palette of grey, mint... read more$79.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Amazonian Axolotl
Alebrije Axolotl Sculpture
Amazonian Axolotl, Alebrije Axolotl Sculpture
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This wonderful alebrije axolotl sculpture is the original creation of Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Oaxaca, Mexico. The figurine is hand carved from copal wood and meticulously hand painted with... read more$89.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Alert Anteater
Oaxacan Anteater Alebrije
Alert Anteater, Oaxacan Anteater Alebrije
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico create this wonderful sculpture in the Oaxacan folk art tradition of alebrijes. The figurine is carved by hand from copal wood in the form of an anteater... read more$99.99Artist: 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
Rainbow Snail
Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico
Rainbow Snail, Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico
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$97.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Mexican Hairless Dog in Red
Orange Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije Figurine
Mexican Hairless Dog in Red, Orange Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Bring home this colorful alebrije rendition of a xolo—short for xoloesquintle—Mexico's iconic hairless dog. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful... read more$99.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
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
Bold Rhinoceros
Handmade Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Bold Rhinoceros, Handmade Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Carved by hand from copal wood and painted in colorful detail, this rhinoceros sculpture is marvelous. Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico perpetuate the Oaxacan folk art tradition of... read more$77.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Wild Wolf
Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije
Wild Wolf, Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije
Claudio Ojeda
This wonderful alebrije figurine is the original creation of Mexico's Claudio Ojeda. The Oaxacan artisan carves the howling wolf by hand from cedar wood, and then paints it by hand with colorful... read more$79.99Artist: Claudio Ojeda
Winged Song
Teal Alebrije Gazelle with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs
Winged Song, Teal Alebrije Gazelle with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs
Zeny and Reyna
This graceful winged gazelle alebrije hand carved from copal wood is a beautiful teal blue with hand painted detailed circle and dot motifs in purple and green across his body. This alebrije is... read more$69.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Walking Festive Cat
Multicolored Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico
Walking Festive Cat, Multicolored Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
Taking a walk, a charming little cat brings the magnificence of Mexican folk art to your home. Zeny and Reyna hand-carve this alebrije figurine of copal wood, hand-painting the cat with intricate and... read more$79.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Sun Force
Orange Alebrije Bull with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs
Sun Force, Orange Alebrije Bull with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs
Zeny and Reyna
This strong bull alebrije hand carved from copal wood has the fire of the sun hand painted across his back. Orange and brown, the bull is covered with hand painted details in warm colors. This... read more$97.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Hummingbird Visits a Cactus
Hummingbird and Barrel Cactus Wood Sculpture From Oaxaca
Hummingbird Visits a Cactus, Hummingbird and Barrel Cactus Wood Sculpture From Oaxaca
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Pablo and Lucy Mendez of San Martin Tilcajete are a husband-and-wife team dedicated to carving the local copal wood (Bursera copallifera) into the capricious figures this town in the Mexican state of... read more$99.99Artist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Graceful Feline
Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico
Graceful Feline, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico
Teresita Gonzalez
Hand-painted with a beautiful floral design, this alebrije figurine depicts a sitting cat. Shades of green, blue, and orange make the figurine a bright and cheerful piece of decor. Artisan Teresita... read more$79.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Monkey in Chaos
Wood Monkey Alebrije Figure Hiding His Eyes From Oaxaca
Monkey in Chaos, Wood Monkey Alebrije Figure Hiding His Eyes From Oaxaca
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This poor monkey cannot bear to see the chaos that reigns all around him. This sculpture is an example of a Oaxacan alebrije, a copal wood carving painted in various bright colors and intricate... read more$79.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Colorful Hummingbird
Multi Color Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Colorful Hummingbird, Multi Color Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Zeny and Reyna
Hovering on whirring wings, a whimsical hummingbird seeks out the sweet nectar of flowers. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije painted orange, red, yellow... read more$69.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
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
Zapotec Pegasus in Purple
Wood Pegasus Inspired Alebrije in Purple and other Colors
Zapotec Pegasus in Purple, Wood Pegasus Inspired Alebrije in Purple and other Colors
Esteban Hernandez
Combine the legendary European Pegasus with a Mexican supernatural animal tradition called naguals and you get this brightly colored alebrij hand-painted with tiny details. This version is created in... read more$79.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Bold Cimarron
Hand-Carved Bighorn Sheep Alebrije
Bold Cimarron, Hand-Carved Bighorn Sheep Alebrije
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Crafted in the Oaxacan folk art tradition of alebrijes, this striking figurine is from Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico. The sculpture is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with colorful... read more$67.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Hello Oaxaca
Artisan Hand Painted Phone Holder
Hello Oaxaca, Artisan Hand Painted Phone Holder
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Painted in the style of traditional Oaxacan alebrije sculptures, this phone holder is a marvel. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico craft the stand from copal wood and paint it in magnificent detail.... read more$79.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Turtle Love
Mexican Hand Painted Wood Sea Turtle Alebrije Figurine
Turtle Love, Mexican Hand Painted Wood Sea Turtle Alebrije Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
As alebrijes swim through the subconscious of the artisan's imagination, it seems fitting that they have flippers as this multicolored hand carved sea turtle does. Made using copal wood, this alebrije... read more$79.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Magic Buffalo
Copal Wood Buffalo Alebrije from Mexico
Magic Buffalo, Copal Wood Buffalo Alebrije from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez recreate this buffalo in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of turquoise, teal... read more$97.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Blue Axolotl
Handmade Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Blue Axolotl, Handmade Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This unique axolotl sculpture is the design of artists Jesus and Roxana Hernandez who recreate one of Mexico's most iconic creatures in a colorful form. Hand crafted from copal wood and hand painted... read more$97.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Turtle Friend
Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Turtle Figurine
Turtle Friend, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Turtle Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This charming multicolored turtle figurine from Mexico will be a cheerful addition to your home decor. Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft the turtle from copal wood, painting it with the... read more$79.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
The Turtle and the Sea
Multicolored Hand Painted Wood Turtle Alebrije Figurine
The Turtle and the Sea, Multicolored Hand Painted Wood Turtle Alebrije Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This brightly-colored copal wood turtle is something seen in a fever dream, but one that certainly isn't nightmarish. Hand-carved, the appealing sea turtle alebrije comes from Jesus and Roxana... read more$79.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Blue Cat on a Bench
Handcrafted Wood Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico (2 pieces)
Blue Cat on a Bench, Handcrafted Wood Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico (2 pieces)
Zapotec Dream Family Workshop
A playful little cat has taken over a bench in this unique sculpture from the Zapotec Dream Family Workshop in Mexico. Crafted in the style of alebrijes, a folk art style traditional to Oaxaca, the... read more$84.99Artist: Zapotec Dream Family Workshop
Little Burro
Hand Painted Burro Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Little Burro, Hand Painted Burro Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Preserving an art form unique to Oaxaca, artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez craft this amazing alebrije sculpture of a burro. The statuette is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with myriad... read more$94.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Green Quetzal
Mexican Wood Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Green Quetzal, Mexican Wood Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This excellent quetzal alebrije is the original creation of Mexico's Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda. They carve the bird and its long feathers by hand from copal wood and paint them in meticulous detail.... read more$79.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Orange Quetzal
Multicolored Wooden Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Orange Quetzal, Multicolored Wooden Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This marvelous quetzal alebrije is the original creation of Mexico's Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda. They carve the bird and its long feathers by hand from copal wood and paint them in meticulous detail.... read more$79.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Dancing Mockingbirds
Hand-Painted Bird Alebrijes from Mexico (Pair)
Dancing Mockingbirds, Hand-Painted Bird Alebrijes from Mexico (Pair)
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This charming couple is handcrafted by Mexico's Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in the style of Oaxacan alebrijes. Carved from copal wood, the two birds are painted by hand with colorful paints. The folk art... read more$84.99Artist: 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
Purple Quetzal
Artisan Crafted Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Purple Quetzal, Artisan Crafted Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
The Oaxacan folk art form of alebrijes dates back to the 1930s. A Mexican artist named Pedro Linares had dreams while ill, in which fantastical creatures rushed towards him shouting the nonsense word... read more$79.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda