wood carving images (14 items)
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$87.99$80.95Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Bright Earth Lemur
Traditional Hand-Painted Copal Wood Alebrije Lemur Sculpture
Bright Earth Lemur, Traditional Hand-Painted Copal Wood Alebrije Lemur Sculpture
Zeny and Reyna
Playful but also cautious, the lemur embodies the spirit of a resilient but sweet soul. Artisans Zeny and Reyna from Mexico combine the adorable image of these little primates with the traditional... read more$3489.99$3210.79Artist: Zeny and Reyna
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$77.99$71.75Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Candle Life
Handmade Mexico Huichol Candle Beadwork Nierika Art
Candle Life, Handmade Mexico Huichol Candle Beadwork Nierika Art
Kupihaute
Formed of three blue peyote buds, a lighted candle is radiant in this exquisite nierika, or votive beadwork painting by Kupihaute. A butterfly alights on either side in his composition, which takes... read more$187.99$172.95Artist: Kupihaute
Yucatecan Skeleton Couple
Mexican display jigsaw puzzle
Yucatecan Skeleton Couple, Mexican display jigsaw puzzle
Fernando Sarvide
Dressed in their Sunday best, a couple goes for a stroll in the plaza. They wear the traditional and beautiful attire from the state of Yucatan — the man dressed in a guayabera shirt and white... read more$69.99$64.39Artist: Fernando Sarvide
Zapotec Fish
12-inch Hand Carved and Painted Alebrije Fish Sculpture
Zapotec Fish, 12-inch Hand Carved and Painted Alebrije Fish Sculpture
Manuel Cruz
A rotund fish with big eyes swims sinuously in cool rivers. Colorful motifs from Zapotec art and ancient temples cover the body and fins. By Manuel Cruz, this is a beautiful example of Mexico's... read more$459.99$423.19Artist: Manuel Cruz
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$64.99$59.79Artist: Zeny and Reyna
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$89.99$82.79Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Xoloitzcuintle
Aztec Dog Sculpture with Stand
Xoloitzcuintle, Aztec Dog Sculpture with Stand
Elisa Camarena
Elisa Camarena sculpts the image of a dog sitting tight with its head turned upward. In pre-Hispanic Mexico, the xoloitzcuintle dog was believed to accompany its master in death, to aid the soul in... read more$87.99$65.99Artist: Elisa Camarena
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$54.99$50.59Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Butterfly Dancing
Handmade Mexico Huichol Butterfly Beadwork Nierika
Butterfly Dancing, Handmade Mexico Huichol Butterfly Beadwork Nierika
Kupihaute
Six-sided stars float inside a green and yellow hexagon to center a bright nierika, or votive beadwork "painting" by Kupihaute. Dancing butterflies surround the image in his composition... read more$189.99$174.79Artist: Kupihaute
Scorpion Dancing
Handmade Huichol Beadwork Nierika Blue Scorpion Painting
Scorpion Dancing, Handmade Huichol Beadwork Nierika Blue Scorpion Painting
Kupihaute
A myriad shades of blue conjure a cool and soothing universe in this elegant nierika, or votive beadwork painting by Kupihaute. Scorpions scuttle purposefully around the center of the composition... read more$189.99$174.79Artist: Kupihaute
White Rose Heart
Gold-Tone Rose Sacred Heart White Wood Wall Sculpture
White Rose Heart, Gold-Tone Rose Sacred Heart White Wood Wall Sculpture
Jaime Hernandez
Carved from pinewood, this petite wall plaque shares imagery from the Christian faith. It is inspired by the Sacred Heart. A symbol of Christ's love for man, the Sacred Heart was first venerated in... read more$59.99$55.19Artist: Jaime Hernandez
Quetzalcoatl Warrior
Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Skull and Serpent Mask
Quetzalcoatl Warrior, Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Skull and Serpent Mask
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Celebrating Mesoamerica's ancient cultures, artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association create an original mask based on a lifelong study of Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures. A stylized image of... read more$89.99$82.79Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association